Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Augusta, ME

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$46.20/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Augusta, ME is $46.20 per hour. This is equal to the Maine average

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Augusta, ME compared to State and National Averages

$46.20/hour

Augusta, ME

10% lower than the US average.

$46.17/hour

Maine

10% lower than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Augusta Compare to Other Cities

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Windsor, Connecticut

$54/hour

This is 16% higher than the Augusta average of $45.20.

Manchester, Connecticut

$50/hour

This is 9% higher than the Augusta average of $45.20.

Hartford, Connecticut

$48/hour

This is 5% higher than the Augusta average of $45.20.

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

Augusta, Maine pays Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical Nurses is $46 per hour — Augusta, Maine pays 2% less.

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Augusta?

Only MaineGeneral Health reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Augusta, ME average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $46 per hour — MaineGeneral Health pays 2% less.

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

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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