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Curators Salary in Iowa
Curators in Iowa earn a median $53,830 a year, 15% below the U.S. median.
- Median in IA
- $53,830 a year
- U.S. median
- $63,420 a year
- Employment
- 230
- Location quotient
- 1.90
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Iowa
- Median (50%)
- $53,830 · $25.88 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $54,750 · $26.32 an hour (estimate error ±4.4%)
- 10th percentile
- $31,910 · $15.34 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $41,600 · $20.00 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $66,470 · $31.96 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $89,780 · $43.17 an hour
- Employment
- 230 (estimate error ±10.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.15
- Location quotient
- 1.90 (1.00 = national share)
Curators pay by metro area in Iowa
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $77,460 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $48,600 | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do curators make in Iowa?
- The median wage for curators in Iowa is $53,830 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 230 jobs in the state.
- Where in Iowa do curators earn the most?
- Omaha, NE-IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $77,460 a year.