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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$47,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.63/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
8,540
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,501 #2 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Maine, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Maine earn a median of $47,070 per year ($22.63 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $39,100, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $58,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $47,070 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $47,070 is worth about $48,501 in national buying power — ranking Maine #2 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,100
$18.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,070
$22.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,120
$27.94/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $47,070 $48,501
New Hampshire $47,870 $45,956 −$800

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Maine: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Maine?

Certified nursing assistants in Maine earn a median of $47,070 per year ($22.63 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Maine pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $47,070, Maine pays 11% above the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 8,540 work in the state.

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