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

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$130,260/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.62/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
1,650
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,219 #34 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Maine, explained

Nurse practitioners in Maine earn a median of $130,260 per year ($62.62 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $107,820, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $166,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $130,260 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $130,260 is worth about $134,219 in national buying power — ranking Maine #34 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$107,820
$51.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,260
$62.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,740
$80.16/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $130,260 $134,219
New Hampshire $137,550 $132,050 −$7,290

Nurse Practitioner in Maine: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Maine?

Nurse practitioners in Maine earn a median of $130,260 per year ($62.62 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Maine pay nurse practitioners well?

At $130,260, Maine pays 2% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 1,650 work in the state.

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