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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 180 | $48,650 | $23.39 | |
| Alaska | 60 | $72,870 | $35.04 | |
| Arizona | 190 | $54,520 | $26.21 | |
| Arkansas | 70 | $58,190 | $27.97 | |
| California | 990 | $80,680 | $38.79 | |
| Colorado | 310 | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| Connecticut | 160 | $69,060 | $33.20 | |
| Delaware | 60 | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| District of Columbia | 190 | $82,030 | $39.44 | |
| Florida | 420 | $51,760 | $24.88 | |
| Georgia | 250 | $51,170 | $24.60 | |
| Hawaii | 40 | $74,580 | $35.86 | |
| Idaho | 80 | $32,610 | $15.68 | |
| Illinois | 560 | $60,910 | $29.29 | |
| Indiana | 230 | $54,580 | $26.24 | |
| Iowa | 160 | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| Kansas | 90 | $63,740 | $30.64 | |
| Kentucky | 120 | $48,270 | $23.21 | |
| Louisiana | 110 | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| Maine | 80 | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| Maryland | 130 | $65,550 | $31.52 | |
| Massachusetts | 420 | $68,290 | $32.83 | |
| Michigan | 260 | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| Minnesota | 180 | $59,940 | $28.82 | |
| Mississippi | 30 | $49,430 | $23.77 | |
| Missouri | 190 | $62,300 | $29.95 | |
| Montana | 100 | $45,290 | $21.77 | |
| Nebraska | 100 | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| Nevada | 70 | $62,410 | $30.01 | |
| New Hampshire | 80 | $62,920 | $30.25 | |
| New Jersey | 140 | $63,020 | $30.30 | |
| New Mexico | 110 | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| New York | 1,360 | $88,910 | $42.74 | |
| North Carolina | 530 | $54,070 | $26.00 | |
| Ohio | 290 | $58,880 | $28.31 | |
| Oklahoma | 100 | $54,740 | $26.32 | |
| Oregon | 140 | $52,610 | $25.29 | |
| Pennsylvania | 400 | $64,020 | $30.78 | |
| Rhode Island | 70 | $72,720 | $34.96 | |
| South Carolina | 140 | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| South Dakota | 80 | $54,270 | $26.09 | |
| Tennessee | 200 | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| Texas | 570 | $55,590 | $26.73 | |
| Utah | 100 | $52,620 | $25.30 | |
| Vermont | 60 | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| Virginia | 280 | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| Washington | 240 | $64,690 | $31.10 | |
| Wisconsin | 160 | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| Wyoming | 80 | $52,040 | $25.02 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the attitudes, knowledge, and skills required to develop, prepare, organize, administer, conserve, store and retrieve artifacts, exhibits and entire collections in museums and galleries, and that prepares individuals to assume curatorial, technical and managerial positions in museums. Includes instruction in institutional management, acquisition, exhibit design, conservation, packing techniques, and public relations.
A program that focuses on the use of new technologies, advanced computing, and public engagement to investigate and analyze questions in the humanities. Includes instruction in anthropology, art, data mining and machine learning, design, digital archives, geospatial technologies, history, human-computer interface design, literature, markup languages, social media technologies, and software development.
A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes.
A program that focuses on the application of history and administrative skills to the recording of public events and the management of related historical resources. Includes instruction in historical research methods, the planning and administration of public history projects, and applications to specific problems in public organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other facilities.
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$63,880 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Master's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as curators.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 6%
- College dropout 9%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 36%
- Master’s degree 36%
- Doctorate degree 7%
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