Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, ME
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$34.34/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Portland, ME is $34.34 per hour. This is 36% lower than the Maine average of $46.71.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Portland, ME compared to State and National Averages
$34.34/hour
Portland, ME
41% lower than the US average.
$46.71/hour
Maine
4% lower than the US average.
$48.58/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
Freeport, Maine
--/hour
Lewiston, Maine
$32/hour
This is 8% lower than the Portland average of $34.34.
New Brunswick, New Jersey
$45/hour
This is 23% higher than the Portland average of $34.34.
What cities in Maine pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Augusta, Maine pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Portland, Maine ($34) and Bridgton, Maine ($32). Augusta, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Portland, ME average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Augusta, Maine pays 32% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta, Maine | $45 | $50 |
| Portland, Maine | $34 | $46 |
| Bridgton, Maine | $32 | $40 |
| Brunswick, Maine | $32 | $40 |
| Boothbay Harbor, Maine | $32 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Portland?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry 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 September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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