Salary Breakdown
Curators
Average
$54,580
ANNUAL
$26.24
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,110
ANNUAL
$14.48
HOURLY
Mid Level
$49,990
ANNUAL
$24.03
HOURLY
Expert Level
$78,560
ANNUAL
$37.77
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Curators
270
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Curators
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Top Expected Tasks
Curators
01
Plan and organize the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs, and develop or install exhibit materials.
02
Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, using computer databases.
03
Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.
04
Provide information from the institution's holdings to other curators and to the public.
05
Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
06
Study, examine, and test acquisitions to authenticate their origin, composition, history, and to assess their current value.
07
Inspect premises to assess the need for repairs and to ensure that climate and pest control issues are addressed.
08
Write and review grant proposals, journal articles, institutional reports, and publicity materials.
09
Design, organize, or conduct tours, workshops, and instructional or educational sessions to acquaint individuals with an institution's facilities and materials.
10
Attend meetings, conventions, and civic events to promote use of institution's services, to seek financing, and to maintain community alliances.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Curators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
Fine Arts
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Sociology and Anthropology
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
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