How much does an art make in Portland?
$75,680a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $36.38 an hour or $6,307 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,570Median: $75,680Highest 10%: $233,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,570 | $25.27 | |
| 25th | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| Median | $75,680 | $36.38 | |
| 75th | $124,300 | $59.77 | |
| 90th | $233,700 | $112.34 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for arts.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $133,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $122,700 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $92,100 |
| Social Work Teacher | $82,880 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $82,390 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $80,580 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $78,810 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $78,210 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,160 |
| Education Teacher | $78,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $36.38 ($75,680 a year).
Do arts make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $75,680 against $78,620 nationally, 4% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $79,860, so Portland pays 5% less.
Where does Portland rank for art pay?
87 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $233,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.