Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $84,400 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.58
10th percentile $66,240
90th percentile $109,320
Employed locally 3,680
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,240
    25th
    $75,580
    50th (median)
    $84,400
    75th
    $96,820
    90th
    $109,320

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,230
    Emergency Medical Technicians$44,670
    Physical Therapists$94,130
    Nurse Practitioners$127,500
    Pharmacists$140,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest Maine is $40.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest Maine is 9.8% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $66,240 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,580.