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Also known as: Art Curator, Art Handler, Coin Collector, Collections Curator
You arrive at the Mid-Atlantic History Museum, the morning quiet before the doors open. Your first stop is your office, where you open Outlook. Dozens of emails await: inquiries about collections, updates on grant proposals, and internal communications regarding upcoming exhibitions. You prioritize, quickly flagging urgent messages before reviewing your daily calendar in Google Calendar. A quick walk through the 'Local Legends' gallery confirms the display cases are secure and lighting is optimal.
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O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.
+4.9%
US average: +3.5%
1,600
per year (US)
14,200
in 2025 → 14,900 (2035)
Master's degree
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
Curator jobs are projected to grow by 4.9% from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,600 openings each year. The median annual wage is $63,420. This field offers a stable outlook with rapid growth, typically requiring a Master's degree or higher for entry, and can lead to advanced positions or museum directorship.
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