Career profile · SOC 25-4012

Curators

Curators is an occupation catalogued under SOC 25-4012. The role reports a median annual salary of $61,770 in the US and is projected to grow 7% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Entry typically requires a Master's degree, and shows low AI exposure (0.38 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation.

Median salary
$61,770
per year
Growth outlook
Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Master's degree
AI exposure
3.8/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

How much does Curators earn?

The median annual salary for Curators in the US is $61,770.

What is the job outlook for Curators?

The role is projected to grow 7% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Current US employment is approximately 15,100 workers.

How do I become a curators?

The typical entry education is a Master's degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Will AI replace Curators?

Our AI-durability model gives Curators a score of 0.38 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Curators has high barrier to entry — highly gated — a graduate degree or extended training/apprenticeship is typically required.

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