Curators

Minimal Risk
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
6%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
17.2%
(Minimal Risk, Based on 67 votes)
Average: 12%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
12.2%
by year 2033
WAGES
$61,750
or $29.69 per hour
Volume
12,510
as of 2023
SUMMARY
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JOB SCORE
7.5/10
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Job Score (higher is better):

We rate jobs using four factors. These are:

- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

6% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Fine Arts

  • Originality

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Persuasion

  • Negotiation

User poll

17.2% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a minimal chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 6% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Curators will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Curators' job openings is expected to rise 12.2% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Curators' was $61,750, or $30 per hour

'Curators' were paid 28.5% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 12,510 people employed as 'Curators' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 12 thousand people are employed as 'Curators'.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 25-4012.00

Comments (2)

Nat
13 Dec 2025 17:09
Not sure art appreciation is best represented by curators, as they act as intermediaries between the audience and the art itself. Today, they control the physical spaces where art is displayed, but if the future increasingly relies on digital platforms for experiencing and consuming art, curators may become less necessary. Algorithms are already proving their value in generating creative thought and are being preferred as editors and curators of digital content. It is safe to assume they will take over many of the functions traditionally performed by curators.
Mia (Low)
13 Jun 2020 23:53
Unless AI technology progresses at terrifying speed, curators can’t be replaced by robots as they lack the ability to feel emotion and see beauty, : two things needed to appreciate art.
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