Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Maine
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Maine and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$73,200$35.19 per hour
vs U.S.+14%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$63,530 – $77,420Top 10%: $82,600+
Jobs7600.28× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Maine cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $75,950 | $36.51 | 300 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $71,430 | $34.34 | 180 |
| Bangor, ME | $72,370 | $34.79 | 90 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $62,710 | $30.15 | 90 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $66,130 | $31.80 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maine
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000 Maryland · $74,660 Colorado · $73,880 Connecticut · $73,690 Hawaii · $71,140
Other healthcare salaries in Maine
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,580 Registered Nurses · $86,990 Nursing Assistants · $47,070 Medical Assistants · $47,580 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,400 Physical Therapists · $99,720 Nurse Practitioners · $130,260 Dental Assistants · $60,070 Pharmacists · $140,930 Physicians, All Other · $419,410 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $68,690 Occupational Therapists · $84,310
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Maine?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Maine earned a median of $73,200 a year ($35.19 an hour) in May 2025, 14% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $63,530 to $77,420.
Where in Maine do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Maine, pay was highest in Portland-South Portland, ME at $75,950.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.