Nurse Practitioners Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $121,810 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.56
10th percentile $99,480
90th percentile $158,810
Employed locally 700
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,480
    25th
    $106,470
    50th (median)
    $121,810
    75th
    $130,730
    90th
    $158,810

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 137% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Merced, CA $153,100
    Medford, OR $148,950
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $148,910

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500
    Dental Hygienists $90,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Portland, ME is $58.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.37 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Portland, ME is 5.7% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Portland?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,480 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,470.