I would definately NOT reccommend it financially.  I am a curator in a small
history museum in Massachusetts, USA.  I was lucky in that I got a job
before I had finished school in museum studies (most of my college mates had
to wait years).  I started out at $22,000 and now make $26,500.  I have
perks such as free housing, 5 weeks vacation and 3/4 insurance coverage for
my wife and myself.  Also, being a community leader gives you a certain
status unavailable to other professions.  But it is a calling, similar to a
being a minister.  At times I am bitter about the low pay and wish I had
chosen another field.  But I don't dread going to work, like a lot of my
friends, and enjoy the creativity.  Its a hard choice, good luck.
Tom Edmonds, Andover Historical Society
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From: Adrienne Roberts <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Sunday, April 18, 1999 2:07 PM
Subject: salary


>hi everyone
>
>i've looked at a couple of sources on museum jobs, etc but i was wondering
>if anyone could advise me about salaries, etc that i should expect if i
>decide to enter the museum field?  alhtough i'm aware that is a broad
>question and there are a lot of factors, generally, what shoudl i expect?
>even though i enjoy museums and am passionate about the heritage industry,
>in this day and age would you still recommend it financially?
>
>thanks
>adrienne
>
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