Creative & Education Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Museum Curator Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median museum curator salary in Aurora, IL is $57,105 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$57,105
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-3,005
Cost of Living
95%

Museum Curator Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level museum curator earns around $36,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $87,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$36,100
$-1,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$58,900
$-3,100 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$87,400
$-4,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $33,250
25th Percentile $41,800
Median (50th) $57,105
75th Percentile $74,100
90th Percentile $93,100

Museum Curator Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$64,919
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$64,318
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$51,094
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$49,290
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Museum Curator in Aurora

Education

Most museum curator positions require a master's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Collection ManagementExhibition DesignArt HistoryResearchGrant WritingPublic Programming

Job Outlook

Nationally, museum curator employment is projected to grow 12% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.