Registered Nurse salary in Maine
What registered nurses earn in Maine and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$86,990$41.82 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$79,890 – $101,460Top 10%: $106,950+
Jobs16,5401.19× the U.S. concentration
Registered 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 | $88,470 | $42.53 | 6,970 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $93,040 | $44.73 | 3,730 |
| Bangor, ME | $93,940 | $45.16 | 2,190 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $80,010 | $38.47 | 1,520 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $85,870 | $41.29 | 1,280 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maine
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Montana · $85,280 Nebraska · $84,730 Utah · $84,600 North Carolina · $84,350 Florida · $84,190 Wyoming · $83,760
Other healthcare salaries in Maine
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,580 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 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,340
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Maine?
Registered Nurses in Maine earned a median of $86,990 a year ($41.82 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $79,890 to $101,460.
Where in Maine do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Maine, pay was highest in Bangor, ME at $93,940.
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.