SOC 25-4012
Curators
Risk Score
⚠️32/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥12,280
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$62K
$37K – $106K
Projected Growth
📈+7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖75/100
High exposure
💡 Curators face a risk score of 32/100 — 12 points below the national average of 44. With 75/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $62K ($15K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 32/100, Curators faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 12,280 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in mentoring students through personal and academic challenges and managing classroom dynamics and student behavior to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Curators?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Adaptive learning technology replacing remedial roles
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
AI-powered research and literature review tools
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 80% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 80% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 23 | $65K | 78% |