Registered Nurses Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $82,860 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.84
10th percentile $70,610
90th percentile $101,750
Employed locally 1,270
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,610
    25th
    $79,800
    50th (median)
    $82,860
    75th
    $95,300
    90th
    $101,750

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 123% Median Registered Nurses salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $169,210
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,620
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $129,740
    Merced, CA $126,880
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $122,650

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Nurse Practitioners $136,860
    Physical Therapists $94,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $81,550
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $82,460
    Medical Records Specialists $47,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Lewiston, ME is $39.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.69 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Lewiston, ME is 11.5% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Lewiston?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $70,610 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,800.