Curators

Minimal Risk
11%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
6%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
16.4%
(Minimal Risk)
Average: 11%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
12.2%
by year 2033
WAGES
$61,750
or $29.69 per hour
Volume
12,510
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
7.5/10

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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.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

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

  • Fine Arts

  • Originality

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Negotiation

  • Persuasion

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16.4% 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.

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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 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Curators' was $61,750, or $29 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

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Comments

Mia (Low) 4 years ago
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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