How much does a registered nurse make in Maine?
$86,990a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Maine. That is $41.82 an hour or $7,249 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.82
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,160Median: $86,990Highest 10%: $107,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,160 | $35.65 | |
| 25th | $79,890 | $38.41 | |
| Median | $86,990 | $41.82 | |
| 75th | $101,500 | $48.78 | |
| 90th | $107,000 | $51.42 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bangor, ME | $93,940 |
| Portland, ME | $88,470 |
| Lewiston, ME | $85,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 26. Virginia | $93,600 |
| 27. Georgia | $93,550 |
| 28. Idaho | $92,460 |
| 29. Maine | $86,990 |
| 30. Montana | $85,280 |
| 31. Nebraska | $84,730 |
| 32. Utah | $84,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $41.82 ($86,990 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $86,990 against $97,550 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Maine rank for registered nurse pay?
Maine ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays registered nurses the most?
Bangor, ME, with a median of $93,940 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.