Archivists vs Museum Curators
Median pay is about $1k higher for Archivists. Both usually start with the same education: master's.
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| Measure | Archivists | Museum Curators |
|---|---|---|
| Pay | ||
| Median pay | $64,550, higher | $63,420 |
| Entry pay 25th percentile | $50,680, higher | $48,870 |
| Experienced pay 75th percentile | $83,020 | $83,080, higher |
| Outlook, 2025 to 2035 | ||
| Projected growth | +3.4% Growing | +4.9% Growing fast, higher |
| Openings a year | 1,100 | 1,600 |
| Getting in | ||
| Typical education | Master's | Master's |
| Difficulty modeled | 2.6 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 |
| AI | ||
| Displacement risk modeled | Very high | High |
| AI exposure modeled, percentile | 96th pct | 75th pct |
Skills
Both lean on the same top skills: reading comprehension, active listening, writing, speaking, critical thinking, active learning.
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Pay and outlook: BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2025-2035). Skills: O*NET 30.3. Difficulty, displacement risk and AI exposure are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.