How much does a registered nurse make in Portland?
$88,470a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $42.53 an hour or $7,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.53
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 147 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 6,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,430Median: $88,470Highest 10%: $106,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,430 | $37.71 | |
| 25th | $82,910 | $39.86 | |
| Median | $88,470 | $42.53 | |
| 75th | $103,900 | $49.95 | |
| 90th | $106,000 | $50.98 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| Bangor, ME | $93,940 |
| Lewiston, ME | $85,870 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $42.53 ($88,470 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $88,470 against $97,550 nationally, 9% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $86,990, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for registered nurse pay?
147 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,000 or more.
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.