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Curators

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Museology/Museum Studies. Digital Humanities and Textual Studies, General. Digital Humanities. Textual Studies. Art History, Criticism and Conservation. Public/Applied History.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$81,990
New York	$78,760
California	$78,710
Massachusetts	$75,980
Rhode Island	$74,690
Connecticut	$73,350
Colorado	$70,100
Nevada	$67,310
Washington	$66,160
New Jersey	$65,930
Alaska	$65,150
Michigan	$64,030
Arizona	$63,900
South Dakota	$63,810
Pennsylvania	$63,600

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Median Annual Salary

$61,770

Projected Growth (10yr)

+7.0%

Avg. annual openings

1.8k

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