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 34% lower than the Maine average of $46.17.

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

32% lower than the US average.

$46.17/hour

Maine

2% higher than the US average.

$45.40/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities

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Freeport, Maine

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Lewiston, Maine

$32/hour

This is 8% lower than the Portland average of $34.34.

Rochester, New Hampshire

$34/hour

This is equal to the Portland average

What cities in Maine pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Portland, Maine pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Bridgton, Maine ($32) and Brunswick, 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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
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 SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$36$36

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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