Registered Nurses Salary in Maine
Median annual wage in Maine: $86,990 -10.8% vs national
Maine vs United States
| Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $86,990 | $97,550 |
| Median hourly | $41.82 | $46.90 |
| Employment | 16,540 | 3,379,720 |
| Location quotient | 1.19 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Maine) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
What the data says
The mean wage of $91,700 sits 5.4% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $74,160, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $106,950 — a 1.4x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average registered nurses salary in Maine?
The median annual wage in Maine is $86,990 ($41.82 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Maine compare to the national average for registered nurses?
The Maine median of $86,990 is 10.8% lower than the U.S. median of $97,550.
How many registered nurses work in Maine?
Approximately 16,540 are employed in Maine, per BLS OES.