[hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”aboveTheFold” /][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]There are several benefits to working as a registered nurse (RN) in Maine, including the lower-than-average cost of living, beautiful coastlines, low crime rates, and the comforts of country life. In addition, in-state and out-of-state tuition cost less in Maine than in other New England states. Explore some of the best nursing schools in Maine on our [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/state/maine/”]top Maine nursing school page[/hen-ui-link].[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]This guide outlines RN salaries in Maine and the average annual salary for other healthcare professionals. You can use this information as you negotiate your salary.[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ style=”margin-top:2em”][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Source:[/hen-ui-text] BLS, [hen-ui-link href=”https://projectionscentral.org/” target=”_blank”]Projections Central[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”belowTheFold” /] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Registered Nurse Salaries in Maine[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The average annual RN salary in Maine is $73,630, with an hourly rate of $35.40. Bordering states report an average yearly salary of $78,270 in New Hampshire and $75,160 in Vermont. While the salary in Maine is slightly lower, the cost of living makes up the difference.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The large range of [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/state/maine/”]RN salaries in Maine[/hen-ui-link] spans the urban to rural areas. The lowest 10th percentile of Maine RNs earns an annual $59,640, compared to the highest salary in the 90th percentile at $98,780.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Several factors influence the [hen-ui-link href=”/resources//nursing-salaries-by-state/”]salary range[/hen-ui-link] of RNs in Maine. These include geographical location, education, certifications, and job responsibilities.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Nurses are in demand across the country, and Maine is no exception. The state attracts nurses who enjoy the benefits of working in rural areas and developing long-lasting relationships with a community of patients. To learn more about how to become an RN, visit our [hen-ui-link href=”/registered-nursing/”]overview RN career[/hen-ui-link] page.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-table] Maine RN Salary Range [hen-ui-table-header] [hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]Percentile[/hen-ui-table-head] [hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]Average Annual RN Salary[/hen-ui-table-head] [hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]Average Hourly RN Salary[/hen-ui-table-head] [/hen-ui-table-row] [/hen-ui-table-header] [hen-ui-table-body] [hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Percentile”]10%[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average Annual RN Salary”]$59,640[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average Hourly RN Salary”]$28.68[/hen-ui-table-cell] [/hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Percentile”]25%[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average Annual RN Salary”]$61,340[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average Hourly RN Salary”]$29.49[/hen-ui-table-cell] [/hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Percentile”]50% (Median)[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average Annual RN Salary”]$75,040[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average Hourly RN Salary”]$36.08[/hen-ui-table-cell] [/hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Percentile”]75%[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average Annual RN Salary”]$78,670[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average Hourly RN Salary”]$37.82[/hen-ui-table-cell] [/hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Percentile”]90%[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average Annual RN Salary”]$98,780[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average Hourly RN Salary”]$47.49[/hen-ui-table-cell] [/hen-ui-table-row] [/hen-ui-table-body][/hen-ui-table][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ align=”right”][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Source:[/hen-ui-text] BLS[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Maine RN Salary, Adjusted for Cost of Living[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]When you evaluate RN salaries in Maine, consider the cost-of-living index. This helps you compare living expenses across geographical areas.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The average cost-of-living index in the U.S. is 100. Average expenses considered include food, transportation, housing, clothing, and healthcare. Maine’s cost-of-living index is 96.8, or 3.2% lower than the U.S. average. Maine hosts a population of over [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.census.gov/library/stories/state-by-state/maine-population-change-between-census-decade.html” target=”_blank”]1.3 million[/hen-ui-link], with a median income of $53,230, according to the [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/maine” target=”_blank”]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics[/hen-ui-link] (BLS).[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Maine’s [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/state/maine” target=”_blank”]cost of living[/hen-ui-link] is far lower than that of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, all ranking at least 10% higher than the U.S. average.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Highest-Paying Cities for RNs in Maine[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The three highest-paying areas in Maine include Bangor, Portland, and Lewiston. These are the three largest urban areas in Maine, hosting a combined population of just over 134,500 people.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Portland and Brunswick are home to the two hospitals in Maine with Magnet status, recognition of a hospital’s achievement in nursing excellence. Portland, Maine, is the birthplace of author Stephen King, poet Henry Wadsworth, and actor Judd Nelson.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The coast of Maine includes more than 60 lighthouses within a 20-minute drive of Portland, where the average summer temperature stays around 70 degrees in the summer and 20 degrees in the winter.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-table] Highest-Paying Cities for RNs in Maine [hen-ui-table-header] [hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]City[/hen-ui-table-head] [hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]Average RN Salary[/hen-ui-table-head] [/hen-ui-table-row] [/hen-ui-table-header] [hen-ui-table-body] [hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”City”]Bangor, ME[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average RN Salary”]$78,120[/hen-ui-table-cell] [/hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”City”]Portland — South Portland, ME[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average RN Salary”]$75,860[/hen-ui-table-cell] [/hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-row] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”City”]Lewiston — Auburn, ME[/hen-ui-table-cell] [hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Average RN Salary”]$70,220[/hen-ui-table-cell] [/hen-ui-table-row] [/hen-ui-table-body][/hen-ui-table][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ align=”right”][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Source:[/hen-ui-text] BLS[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Average Salaries for Other Nursing Roles in Maine[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Other healthcare roles impacting patient care and outcomes include nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs), nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]If you are unsure if becoming an [hen-ui-link href=”/registered-nursing/rn-salary//”]RN is the right path[/hen-ui-link], you can start your career in Maine as a nursing assistant or LPN/LVN, earning $34,360 and $50,790, respectively.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Nurses with a master of science in nursing or a doctor of nursing practice can earn a higher income. For example, the average annual nurse anesthetist salary reaches $209,050.[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ style=”margin-top:2em”][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Source:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_me.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1656534004765699&usg=AOvVaw23dGq88JX6QZuVlvh-Chkd” target=”_blank”]BLS[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Related Pages[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-article-row variant=”slider” ids=”34439,44364,38827″][/hen-ui-article-row]