Curators in District of Columbia
Curators manage and interpret collections in museums and cultural institutions, overseeing artwork, historical artifacts, scientific specimens, or other items of value. They organize acquisitions, develop exhibitions, conduct research, and create educational programs In District of Columbia the median pay is $93,310 a year, 47% above the national median of $63,420.
$93,310median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$74,030–$111,530middle half earn
140employed in District of Columbia
$63,420U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
3open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in District of Columbia or remote
3employers hiring
2posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
English LanguageHistory and ArcheologyFine ArtsAdministration and ManagementSociology and AnthropologyCommunications and Media
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Curators.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Curators pay in other states
New Hampshire · $82,490New York · $79,120California · $78,740Rhode Island · $77,930New Jersey · $77,800Massachusetts · $77,790Connecticut · $76,510South Dakota · $74,990Washington · $74,030Colorado · $73,630
Related occupations
ArchivistsMuseum Technicians and ConservatorsLibrarians and Media Collections SpecialistsLibrary TechniciansBusiness Teachers, PostsecondaryComputer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryArchitecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against curators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 25-4012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.