Occupation ยท SOC 25-4012
Curators: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of curators can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 12,280 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $61,770 ($29.70 an hour).
US employment
12,280
Median annual wage
$61,770
Mean annual wage
$70,060
Median hourly wage
$29.70
Education and training
Typical education
Master's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
5
Extensive preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$81,990
- New York$78,760
- California$78,710
- Massachusetts$75,980
- Rhode Island$74,690
Top 5 after cost of living
- District of Columbia$74,600
- Rhode Island$73,030
- New York$72,980
- South Dakota$72,030
- Massachusetts$71,840
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,770 | $34,000 (+55.0%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $66,280 | $4,510 (+7.3%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $64,910 | $3,140 (+5.1%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,500 | $19,730 (+31.9%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Art Directors | $111,040 | $49,270 (+79.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,630 | $16,860 (+27.3%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. New York1,270
- 2. California1,180
- 3. Texas610
- 4. Pennsylvania590
- 5. Illinois570
- 6. North Carolina570
- 7. Florida510
- 8. Massachusetts440
- 9. Virginia440
- 10. Michigan360
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$81,990
- 2. New York$78,760
- 3. California$78,710
- 4. Massachusetts$75,980
- 5. Rhode Island$74,690
- 6. Connecticut$73,350
- 7. Colorado$70,100
- 8. Nevada$67,310
- 9. Washington$66,160
- 10. New Jersey$65,930
Median annual wage. Based on 49 states and territories with published figures.
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