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Job outlook for natural science curators in the United States
Are natural science curator jobs in demand?
Yes, natural science curator jobs are in demand. Natural science curator demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Natural science curator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of natural science curator jobs and the average natural science curator salary over time.
Natural science curator jobs over time
Natural science curator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 29 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 26 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 23 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 21 | 0.00% |
Average natural science curator salary over time
Natural science curator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,408 | $20.87 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $40,626 | $19.53 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $38,977 | $18.74 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $37,438 | $18.00 | --0.7% |
| 2021 | $37,715 | $18.13 | --0.3% |
Natural science curator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of natural science curator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where natural science curators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for natural science curators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 53 | 8% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 33 | 6% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 34 | 5% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 260 | 4% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 57 | 4% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 47 | 4% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 37 | 4% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 34 | 4% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 30 | 4% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 57 | 3% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 49 | 3% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 44 | 3% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 32 | 3% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 26 | 3% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 639 | 2% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 194 | 2% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 149 | 2% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 66 | 2% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 64 | 2% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 52 | 2% |
Most common cities for natural science curators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbanks | 1 | 3% | $60,313 |
| 2 | Gainesville | 1 | 1% | $35,621 |
Natural Science Curator job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to natural science curator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the natural science curator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the natural science curator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of natural science curator experts
Helen Mango Ph.D.
Castleton University
What general advice would you give to a Natural Science Curator?
Helen Mango Ph.D.: Emphasize skills learned - field, laboratory, computer, writing.... Also that geology is multi-disciplinary. It uses chemistry, physics, math, biology, tech.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Natural Science Curators in the next 3-5 years?
Helen Mango Ph.D.: Anything with GIS.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Natural Science Curators?
Helen Mango Ph.D.: Short-term, yes. It is currently harder to find work because companies and governments are holding back hiring. Long-term, no. Geologists have too much to do: geologic hazard assessment, environmental clean-up, exploration, resource use and management, land planning....
Natural science curator jobs
Updated July 21, 2020