25-4012.00

Curators

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.

1.6OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

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Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 1% probability of automation for this role
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8%
of jobs safer
939
jobs riskier than this
+7.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Curators face AI tools that can analyze collections, generate exhibition narrative text, and assist with provenance research—applications like Google Arts & Culture's AI and museum collection management AI are in active deployment. Physical collection care, donor relationship cultivation, community programming, and the interpretive authority of scholarship retain human value. By 2027, AI handles discovery and documentation work, freeing curators for scholarship and community engagement, with employment modestly declining as AI efficiency reduces support staffing needs.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$61,770
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+7.0%
Faster than average
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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