RN Salary in Maine: $86,990 Median (May 2025)
Registered nurses in Maine earn a median of $86,990 per year — $41.82 an hour — $10,560 below the national median of $97,550, ranking #29 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Maine RNs earn between $74,160 and $106,950. 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 RN pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Maine RNs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New grads typically start near the left edge.
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| May 2025 BLS | Maine | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $86,990 | $95,970 |
| Median hourly wage | $41.82/hr | $46.14/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $74,160 | $67,120 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $101,460 | $105,100 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $106,950 | $127,950 |
| RNs employed | 16,540 | 271,380 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses make in Maine?
RNs in Maine earn a median of $86,990 per year — $41.82 per hour — $10,560 below the national median of $97,550 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Maine #29 of 51 states and D.C. by median RN pay.
What is a starting RN salary in Maine?
New nurses generally start near the lower percentiles: in Maine, the 10th percentile is $74,160 and the 25th percentile is $79,890. Most RNs move toward the $86,990 median within their first several years.
What do the highest-paid RNs in Maine earn?
The top 10% of RNs in Maine earn above $106,950 per year — typically nurses with specialty certifications, leadership roles, or high-differential schedules.
How many RNs work in Maine?
16,540 registered nurses are employed in Maine per the BLS May 2025 estimates.