Nurse Practitioner Salary in Maine: $130,260 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Maine earn a median of $130,260 per year — $62.62 an hour — $2,040 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #31 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Maine NPs earn between $107,820 and $166,740. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Maine NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Maine NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Maine
The median NP in Maine out-earns the median RN by $43,270 per year (50%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Maine With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Maine side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Maine | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,260 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $62.62/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $107,820 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $141,440 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $166,740 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 1,650 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Maine’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Maine?
NPs in Maine earn a median of $130,260 per year — $62.62 per hour — $2,040 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Maine #31 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Maine?
The median NP in Maine earns $130,260 versus $86,990 for the median RN — a difference of $43,270 per year (50%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Maine?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Maine, the 10th percentile is $107,820 and the 25th percentile is $120,830. Most NPs move toward the $130,260 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Maine?
1,650 nurse practitioners are employed in Maine per the BLS May 2025 estimates.