Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Maine
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$22.56/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Maine is $22.56 per hour. This is 51% lower than the US average of $34.01.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Maine compared to National Averages
$22.56/hour
Maine
51% lower than the US average.
$34.01/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Maine compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $38 per hour, followed by New York ($24) and Pennsylvania ($24). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Maine average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $23 per hour — Massachusetts pays 69% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $38 | $38 |
| New York | $24 | $30 |
| Pennsylvania | $24 | $30 |
Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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