DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
25-4012 Curators
Occupational 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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northwest Balance of State | 50 | 9 | $19.34/hr | $1.78/hr | $14.09/hr | $16.46/hr | $18.48/hr | $22.33/hr | $27.01/hr |
| Minnesota | 280 | 38 | $28.50/hr | $1.03/hr | $16.28/hr | $18.30/hr | $24.97/hr | $35.52/hr | $45.16/hr |
| U S | 12,890 | 374 | $28.72/hr | $0.26/hr | $14.93/hr | $19.90/hr | $26.51/hr | $35.64/hr | $46.02/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,240 | $54,984/yr | N/A |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 210 | $46,537/yr | N/A |
| Conservation Scientists | 100 | $35.33/hr | N/A |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 50 | $32.80/hr | N/A |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Curators
- Plans and organizes acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related educational materials.
- Studies, examines, and tests acquisitions to authenticate their origin, composition, history, and current value.
- Confers with institution's board of directors to formulate and interpret policies, determine budget requirements, and plan overall operations.
- Plans and conducts special research projects.
- Attends meetings, conventions, and civic events to promote use of institution's services, seek financing, and maintain community alliances.
- Reserves facilities for group tours and social events and collects admission fees.
- Schedules special events at facility and organizes details such as refreshment, entertainment, and decorations.
- Inspects premises for evidence of deterioration and need for repair.
- Conducts or organizes tours, workshops, and instructional sessions to acquaint individuals with use of institution's facilities, and materials.
- Writes and reviews grant proposals, journal articles, institutional reports, and publicity materials.
- Directs and coordinates activities of curatorial, personnel, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff.
- Negotiates and authorizes purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
- Develops and maintains institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record keeping systems.
- Arranges insurance coverage for objects on loan or special exhibits, and recommends changes in coverage for entire collection.
