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.
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.
| Metric | U.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
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
- 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 & Equipment
- Claw hammers
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Digitizers
- Handheld digital thermometers
- Laptop computers
- Light meters
- Mat cutters