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  1. Occupations
  2. Curators

Curators

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

SOC: 25-4012.00

Common Job Titles

  • Collections Curator
  • Collections Manager
  • Curator
  • Museum Curator

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Curators (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

12,280

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $37,110. 25th percentile: U.S. $47,270. 50th percentile: U.S. $61,770. 75th percentile: U.S. $81,350. 90th percentile: U.S. $105,520. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$37,110
10% of workers earn the following or more$105,520
Workers on average earn$70,060

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • English Language4.6/5
  • History and Archeology4.5/5
  • Fine Arts3.8/5
  • Administration and Management3.3/5
  • Sociology and Anthropology3.3/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Apple macOS
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Extensible markup language XML
  • Facebook
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Microsoft Word
  • Perl
  • Python
  • R
  • SAS

Technology Skills

  • Adobe FreeHand MX
  • Artsystems Collections
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • Cuadra Associates STAR/Museums
  • Database software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Eloquent Systems Eloquent
  • Ex Libris Group DigiTool
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Claw hammers
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Digitizers
  • Handheld digital thermometers
  • Laptop computers
  • Light meters
  • Mat cutters
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Archivists 25-4011.00
  • Historians 19-3093.00
  • Museum Technicians and Conservators 25-4013.00
  • Librarians and Media Collections Specialists 25-4022.00
  • Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1061.00

Moderately Similar

  • Anthropologists and Archeologists 19-3091.00
  • Art Directors 27-1011.00
  • History Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1125.00
  • Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1082.00
  • Set and Exhibit Designers 27-1027.00

Related

  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1121.00
  • Library Technicians 25-4031.00
  • Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1062.00
  • English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1123.00
  • Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1031.00
  • Instructional Coordinators 25-9031.00
  • Library Assistants, Clerical 43-4121.00
  • Social Science Research Assistants 19-4061.00
  • Editors 27-3041.00
  • Public Relations Specialists 27-3031.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Master's DegreeMaster of Arts in Arts AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Arts in Art HistoryIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • CertificateUndergraduate Certificate in Public HistoryIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeArt History, BAIssuer: University of Alabama
  • Doctoral ResearchArt HistoryIssuer: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Arts in Modern Art History, Theory & CriticismIssuer: School of the Art Institute of Chicago
  • Master's DegreeArt HistoryIssuer: University of Kentucky
  • Bachelor's DegreeArt History and Visual StudiesIssuer: University of Kentucky
  • Master's DegreeArt HistoryIssuer: University of South Carolina-Columbia
  • Doctoral DegreeArt HistoryIssuer: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus