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Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

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Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

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Archivists, curators, museum technicians, and conservators typically work in museums, historical sites, governments, colleges and universities, corporations, and other institutions that require their skills. Most work full time.

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Salary Breakdown

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$54,520

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$30,410

ENTRY LEVEL

$49,510

MID LEVEL

$77,050

EXPERT LEVEL

$26.21

AVERAGE HOURLY

$14.62

ENTRY LEVEL

$23.80

MID LEVEL

$37.04

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

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19

Current Available Jobs

320

Projected job openings through 2030

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Phoenix College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Phoenix College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Top Expected Tasks

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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K

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

K

KNOWLEDGE

History and Archeology

K

KNOWLEDGE

Fine Arts

K

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

K

KNOWLEDGE

Sociology and Anthropology

S

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

S

SKILL

Speaking

S

SKILL

Active Listening

S

SKILL

Writing

S

SKILL

Critical Thinking

A

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

A

ABILITY

Oral Expression

A

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

A

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

A

ABILITY

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