Curators Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $74,030 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.59
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $96,640
Employed locally 100
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $59,030
    50th (median)
    $74,030
    75th
    $83,840
    90th
    $96,640

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 75% Median Curators salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Curators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $97,820
    Ann Arbor, MI $97,090
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $96,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,420

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $42,010
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,680
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $35.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.06 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 19.8% above the national median of $61,770. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Curators in Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,030.