Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$46.36/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Maine is $46.36 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $50.41.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Maine compared to National Averages

$46.36/hour

Maine

9% lower than the US average.

$50.41/hour

United States

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 Maine average for Long Term Care Nurses is $46 per hour — Augusta, Maine pays 2% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Augusta, Maine$45$50
Portland, Maine$34$46
Brunswick, Maine$32$40
Boothbay Harbor, Maine$32$40
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Maine compare to nearby states?

Massachusetts pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($58) and Connecticut ($55). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Maine average for Long Term Care Nurses is $46 per hour — Massachusetts pays 59% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Massachusetts$74$87
New Jersey$58$61
Connecticut$55$61
New Hampshire$53$53
Pennsylvania$51$55
Delaware$49$50
Alabama$41$42
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Maine?

MaineGeneral Health pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($40). For comparison, the Maine average for Long Term Care Nurses is $46 per hour — MaineGeneral Health pays 2% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
MaineGeneral Health$46$46
Perm Staff Jobs$40$42

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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