Curators in South Carolina
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 South Carolina the median pay is $47,200 a year, 26% below the national median of $63,420.
$47,200median pay in South Carolina, per year
$41,990–$69,060middle half earn
120employed in South Carolina
$63,420U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Carolina
3open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in South Carolina or remote
3employers hiring
2posted in the last 7 days
CA · Remotewhere most openings are
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 South Carolina
Curators pay in other states
District of Columbia · $93,310New Hampshire · $82,490New York · $79,120California · $78,740Rhode Island · $77,930New Jersey · $77,800Massachusetts · $77,790Connecticut · $76,510South Dakota · $74,990Washington · $74,030
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.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against curators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 25-4012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Carolina, annual.