Curators Salary in Iowa
Curators in Iowa earn a median of $53,830 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($63,420)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,910; the top 10% earn over $89,780. Nationally the range is $40,470 to $107,140.
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Curators pay in Iowa
How much do curators make in Iowa?
The median is $53,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,910 and the top 10% earn over $89,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for curators?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 49 (−15% vs. the national median of $63,420). Living costs are not included.