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Will AI replace curators?AI replacement risk 51% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$63,420
25th–75th pct. $48,870–$83,080
Top pay (est.)
$139,300
Top 10% $107,140
Pay in 5 years
$73,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$85,400est.
$73,400–$99,100
Outlook score
66/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
51%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.9%
1,600 openings / yr

Will AI replace Curators? AI replacement risk

51%
Moderate
Ranked #536 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Curators

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.6
Writing
4.6
Critical Thinking
4.4
Active Listening
4.2
Active Learning
4.1
Speaking
4.1
Monitoring
4.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

History and Archeology
5.8
English Language
5.5
Fine Arts
5.0
Sociology and Anthropology
4.6
Education and Training
4.6
Administrative
4.4
Administration and Management
4.2
Computers and Electronics
4.0

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationGetting InformationThinking CreativelyHandling and Moving ObjectsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Written ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionOral ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Master's degree
44%
Doctoral degree
35%
Post-bachelor's certificate
8%
Bachelor's degree
6%
Some college
3%
Post-doctoral training
2%
Associate's degree
1%

Training before entry

None / short demo
32%
Up to 1 month
26%
1–3 months
13%
6–12 months
12%
3–6 months
6%
2–4 years
5%
4–10 years
5%
1–2 years
1%

Related work experience

4–6 years
32%
6–8 years
31%
8–10 years
9%
Over 10 years
8%
1–2 years
8%
2–4 years
7%
None
3%
3–6 months
1%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.