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Heritage Curator

Curate and manage valuable cultural collections while ensuring compliance with heritage regulations and fostering community engagement in historical appreciation.

35 000 – 85 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
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Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-3 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
1-3 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
46 000 – 60 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
61 000 – 85 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is often through internships or assistant roles in museums or cultural institutions.

Experience in related fields may also be valuable.

Training — United States

Heritage Curators typically hold a bachelor's degree in history, art history, archaeology, or museum studies.

Advanced degrees can enhance career prospects.

The job market — United States

The job market is stable with demand primarily in museums, cultural heritage organizations, and educational institutions.

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How to become a Heritage Curator?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Fine and Studio Arts
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Fine and Studio Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community CollegeGlendale
Certificate
History
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History
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester
Bachelor's
Museology/Museum Studies
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Museology/Museum Studies
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore
Master's

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