Curators Salary in Illinois
Curators in Illinois earn a median of $63,060 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($63,420)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,490; the top 10% earn over $107,990. Nationally the range is $40,470 to $107,140.
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How much do curators make in Illinois?
The median is $63,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,490 and the top 10% earn over $107,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for curators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 49 (−1% vs. the national median of $63,420). Living costs are not included.