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

Registered Nurse Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$86,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.82/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
16,540
public U.S. Median
$97,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$89,634 #38 of 51

Registered Nurse pay in Maine, explained

Registered nurses in Maine earn a median of $86,990 per year ($41.82 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $97,550. Entry-level workers earn around $74,160, while the most experienced registered nurses reach about $106,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $86,990 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $86,990 is worth about $89,634 in national buying power — ranking Maine #38 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Registered Nurse pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,160
$35.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$86,990
$41.82/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$106,950
$51.42/hr

Registered Nurse pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $86,990 $89,634
New Hampshire $99,700 $95,714 −$12,710

Registered Nurse in Maine: FAQ

How much do registered nurses make in Maine?

Registered nurses in Maine earn a median of $86,990 per year ($41.82 per hour), compared with $97,550 nationally.

Does Maine pay registered nurses well?

At $86,990, Maine pays 11% below the national median for registered nurses. An estimated 16,540 work in the state.

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