Curators in Idaho make a median of $59,640 a year, or about $28.67 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Idaho. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Curators salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $39,220, 25th percentile $43,680, median $59,640, 75th percentile $63,250, 90th percentile $74,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level curators (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $59,640 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,220, and experienced curators can clear $74,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Idaho?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,964/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 28.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a curators salary go in Idaho?▼
Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median curators salary is worth about $63,528 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do curators get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
