How much does a Curator, Zoo make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Curator, Zoo in Chicago, IL is $57,578. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,136 to $69,113, with most professionals earning between $41,450 and $79,614.

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Curator, Zoo Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $41,450 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $49,136 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $57,578 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $69,113 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $79,614 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $49,136 10% $41,450 90% $79,614 75% $69,113 $57,578 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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