Average Registered Nurse Salary in Maine
Registered nurses in Maine earn an average of $73,630 per year (or $35.40 per hour).
Maine registered nurses earn 11% lower than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Maine
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $98,780 | $47 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,670 | $37 |
| Median | $75,040 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,340 | $29 |
80% of Maine RNs earn between $59,640 and $98,780.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Maine
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Maine RNs earn about $76,064 per year. Cost-of-living in Maine is 3% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Maine?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $209,050 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $125,020 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,370 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $85,620 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $71,640 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $50,790 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $35,220 per year |
At a $73,630 average annual salary, RNs in Maine tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($209,050), nurse midwives ($125,020), nurse practitioners ($116,370), and physical therapists ($85,620). They tend to earn more than dental hygienists ($71,640), licensed practical nurses ($50,790), and pharmacy technicians ($35,220).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data
