Curators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $57,020 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $40,020
90th percentile $83,050
Employed locally 60
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,020
    25th
    $48,990
    50th (median)
    $57,020
    75th
    $66,610
    90th
    $83,050

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 64% Median Curators salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Curators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $97,820
    Ann Arbor, MI $97,090
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $96,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,420

    Nearby metros — Curators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $81,030
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $72,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,150
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,580
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,240
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $60,800

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,590
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,460
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $67,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Portland, ME is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.52 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Portland, ME is 7.7% below the national median of $61,770. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Curators in Portland?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $40,020 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,990.