Nursing Assistant salary in Maine
What nursing assistants earn in Maine and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,070$22.63 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$44,200 – $50,190Top 10%: $58,120+
Jobs8,5401.43× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Maine cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $48,180 | $23.17 | 3,380 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $45,850 | $22.04 | 2,190 |
| Bangor, ME | $46,970 | $22.58 | 1,110 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $42,750 | $20.56 | 1,050 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $48,570 | $23.35 | 690 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maine
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680
Other healthcare salaries in Maine
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,580 Registered Nurses · $86,990 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 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,340
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Maine?
Nursing Assistants in Maine earned a median of $47,070 a year ($22.63 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $44,200 to $50,190.
Where in Maine do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Maine, pay was highest in Lewiston-Auburn, ME at $48,570.
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.