Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, ME
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$34.34/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Portland, ME is $34.34 per hour. This is 43% lower than the Maine average of $49.01.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Portland, ME compared to State and National Averages
$34.34/hour
Portland, ME
48% lower than the US average.
$49.01/hour
Maine
3% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
Syracuse, New York
$34/hour
This is 2% lower than the Portland average of $34.34.
Wilmington, Delaware
$37/hour
This is 8% higher than the Portland average of $34.34.
Newark, Delaware
$37/hour
This is 8% higher than the Portland average of $34.34.
What cities in Maine pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Portland, Maine pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Brunswick, Maine ($32) and Boothbay Harbor, Maine ($32). Portland, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Portland, ME average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour, roughly in line with Portland, Maine.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Portland?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Portland, ME average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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