Registered Nurses Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,470 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.21
10th percentile $63,720
90th percentile $98,000
Employed locally 1,520
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,720
    25th
    $67,100
    50th (median)
    $79,470
    75th
    $89,010
    90th
    $98,000

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,130
    Pharmacists $136,430
    Physical Therapists $92,420
    Nurse Practitioners $127,140
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,170
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northeast Maine is $38.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.58 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northeast Maine is 15.1% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $63,720 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,100.