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 CuratorCollections ManagerCuratorMuseum 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
| 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 AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopApple macOSAutodesk AutoCADExtensible markup language XMLFacebookLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Visual StudioMicrosoft WordPerlPythonRSAS
Technology Skills
Adobe FreeHand MXArtsystems CollectionsCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteCuadra Associates STAR/MuseumsDatabase softwareDesktop publishing softwareEloquent Systems EloquentEx Libris Group DigiTool
Tools & Equipment
Claw hammersDesktop computersDigital camerasDigitizersHandheld digital thermometersLaptop computersLight metersMat cutters