Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Portland, ME
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$15.82/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Portland, ME is $15.82 per hour. This is 33% lower than the Maine average of $20.97.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Portland, ME compared to State and National Averages
$15.82/hour
Portland, ME
29% lower than the US average.
$20.97/hour
Maine
2% higher than the US average.
$20.46/hour
United States
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
Augusta, Maine
$20/hour
This is 20% higher than the Portland average of $15.82.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
$15/hour
This is 6% lower than the Portland average of $15.82.
Superior, Wisconsin
$16/hour
This is 3% higher than the Portland average of $15.82.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Portland?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $16 | $16 |
Last updated on August 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- Portland, ME
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