Nurse Practitioner salary in Maine
What nurse practitioners earn in Maine and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$130,260$62.62 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$120,830 – $141,440Top 10%: $166,740+
Jobs1,6501.24× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Maine cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $130,240 | $62.62 | 720 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $131,410 | $63.18 | 330 |
| Bangor, ME | $131,460 | $63.20 | 220 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $135,630 | $65.21 | 180 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $127,800 | $61.44 | 150 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maine
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Utah · $130,920 Illinois · $130,680 Iowa · $130,160 Pennsylvania · $130,140 North Dakota · $130,070 Missouri · $129,930
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 Dental Assistants · $60,070 Pharmacists · $140,930 Physicians, All Other · $419,410 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $68,690 Occupational Therapists · $84,310 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,340
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Maine?
Nurse Practitioners in Maine earned a median of $130,260 a year ($62.62 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $120,830 to $141,440.
Where in Maine do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Maine, pay was highest in Lewiston-Auburn, ME at $135,630.
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.