Curators

Also Called: Collections Curator, Collections Manager, Curator, Museum Curator

Master's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$38,000

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Curators do

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.

  • 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.
  • Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, using computer databases.
  • Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Telephone
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Digital cameras
  • Screwdrivers
  • Scanners
  • Mat cutter
  • Levels

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Database software
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
history and archeology
Business
management
administrative services
Math and Science
sociology and anthropology
geography
Communications
multimedia

Education

  • 44% Master's degree
  • 35% Doctoral degree
  • 8% Post-baccalaureate certificate

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

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Curators Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Initiative
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Leadership

Values

  • Independence
  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Curators across the country typically make.

$18.27 / hour
$38,000 /year

Entry Level

$29.69 / hour
$61,750 /year

Median Level

$51.86 / hour
$107,860 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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