Creative & Education Ohio (OH) Rank #38 of 50

Museum Curator Salary in Ohio

The median museum curator salary in Ohio is $54,099 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $60,110.

Median Salary

$54,099

vs National

$-6,011

State Rank

#38 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Museum Curator Salary in Ohio by Experience

In Ohio, an entry-level museum curator earns around $34,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $82,800 per year. The cost of living index in Ohio is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$34,200

$-3,800 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$55,800

$-6,200 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$82,800

$-9,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Ohio

Percentile	OH Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$31,500	$35,000	$-3,500
25th Percentile	$39,600	$44,000	$-4,400
Median (50th)	$54,099	$60,110	$-6,011
75th Percentile	$70,200	$78,000	$-7,800
90th Percentile	$88,200	$98,000	$-9,800

Museum Curator Salary by City in Ohio

The largest employment areas for museum curators in Ohio include Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Columbus, OH

$57,105

Pop. 905,748 · COL 95%

Cleveland, OH

$51,695

Pop. 372,624 · COL 86%

Cincinnati, OH

$54,099

Pop. 309,317 · COL 90%

Toledo, OH

$49,290

Pop. 270,871 · COL 82%

Akron, OH

$50,492

Pop. 190,469 · COL 84%

How to Become a Museum Curator in Ohio

Education

Most museum curator positions require a master's degree. Ohio has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Collection ManagementExhibition DesignArt HistoryResearchGrant WritingPublic Programming

Job Outlook in Ohio

Nationally, museum curator employment is projected to grow 12% over the next decade (much faster than average). Ohio's demand may vary based on local industry trends.