SOC 25-4012
Curators
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ32/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ12,280
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$62K
$37K โ $106K
Projected Growth
๐+7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค75/100
High exposure
๐ก Curators face a risk score of 32/100 โ 12 points below the national average of 44. With 75/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $62K ($15K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 32/100, Curators faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 12,280 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in mentoring students through personal and academic challenges and managing classroom dynamics and student behavior to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Curators?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Plan and organize the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs, and develop or install exhibit materials.
Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, using computer databases.
Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.
Provide information from the institution's holdings to other curators and to the public.
Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Operating system software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
History and Archeology
Fine Arts
Administration and Management
Sociology and Anthropology
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 80% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 80% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 78% |