Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Maine | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $86,990 | $98,331 | -12% |
| Median hourly wage | $41.82 | $47.27 | -12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $89,588.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Maine is $86,990, or about $41.82 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Maine is -12% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Maine typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 16,540 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $86,990, Maine offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.