How much does a curator make in Portland?
$58,190a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $27.98 an hour or $4,849 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.98
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,110Median: $58,190Highest 10%: $80,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,110 | $20.73 | |
| 25th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| Median | $58,190 | $27.98 | |
| 75th | $65,350 | $31.42 | |
| 90th | $80,110 | $38.51 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for curators.
| 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 a curator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $27.98 ($58,190 a year).
Do curators make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $58,190 against $63,420 nationally, 8% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $56,470, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for curator pay?
67 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,110 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.