The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Museums and historical sites
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Colleges and universities
Outlook
Demand for curators is expected to increase as the public's interest in science, art, history, and technology grows. There will also be a need to replace workers who leave the career. However, this is a very small career and very few openings will occur.
Competition for jobs is expected to be strong because the number of qualified applicants is greater than the number of job openings.
Curators (CIS 100245)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
378 Very small |
& |
14.8% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
50 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
14 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
239 Very small |
& |
20.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
34 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Du Page County |
25 Very small |
& |
28.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
12 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
14,200 Very small |
& |
12.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1,800 Very few |