verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$73,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.19/hr
▲ 14% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
760
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,425 #8 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Maine, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Maine earn a median of $73,200 per year ($35.19 per hour), which is 14% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $56,160, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $82,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $73,200 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $73,200 is worth about $75,425 in national buying power — ranking Maine #8 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,160
$27.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$73,200
$35.19/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,600
$39.71/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $73,200 $75,425
New Hampshire $77,110 $74,027 −$3,910

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Maine: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Maine?

Licensed practical nurses in Maine earn a median of $73,200 per year ($35.19 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Maine pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $73,200, Maine pays 14% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 760 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

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