Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Augusta, ME

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$45.21/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Augusta, ME is $45.21 per hour. This is 5% lower than the Maine average of $47.45.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Augusta, ME compared to State and National Averages

$45.21/hour

Augusta, ME

7% lower than the US average.

$47.45/hour

Maine

2% lower than the US average.

$48.58/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Augusta Compare to Other Cities

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Portland, Maine

$34/hour

This is 32% lower than the Augusta average of $45.21.

Utica, New York

$34/hour

This is 32% lower than the Augusta average of $45.21.

Baltimore, Maryland

$38/hour

This is 20% lower than the Augusta average of $45.21.

What cities in Maine pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Augusta, Maine pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Portland, Maine ($34) and Brunswick, Maine ($32). Augusta, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Augusta, ME average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour, roughly in line with Augusta, Maine.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Augusta, Maine	$45	$50
Portland, Maine	$34	$46
Brunswick, Maine	$32	$40
Boothbay Harbor, Maine	$32	$40

What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Augusta?

Only MaineGeneral Health reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Augusta, ME average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — MaineGeneral Health pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
MaineGeneral Health	$46	$46

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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