Curators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $52,390 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.19
10th percentile $41,540
90th percentile $105,350
Employed locally 80
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,540
    25th
    $41,540
    50th (median)
    $52,390
    75th
    $80,640
    90th
    $105,350

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 55% Median Curators salary is 45% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $97,090
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,420
    New York $78,760
    California $78,710
    Worcester, MA $78,450
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $78,270

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,060
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $86,770
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,620
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $124,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Portland, OR-WA is $25.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.33 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 15.2% 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 $41,540 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,540.