How much does a curator make in Portland?
$64,060a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.80 an hour or $5,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.80
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,140Median: $64,060Highest 10%: $106,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,140 | $20.74 | |
| 25th | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| Median | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| 75th | $83,290 | $40.04 | |
| 90th | $106,800 | $51.33 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for curators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.80 ($64,060 a year).
Do curators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $64,060 against $63,420 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $62,790, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for curator pay?
40 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,800 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.