Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lewiston, ME
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$31.74/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Lewiston, ME is $31.74 per hour. This is 45% lower than the Maine average of $46.17.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lewiston, ME compared to State and National Averages
$31.74/hour
Lewiston, ME
60% 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 Lewiston Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lewiston Compare to Other Cities
Windsor, Connecticut
$54/hour
This is 41% higher than the Lewiston average of $31.74.
Manchester, Connecticut
$50/hour
This is 36% higher than the Lewiston average of $31.74.
Hartford, Connecticut
$48/hour
This is 34% higher than the Lewiston average of $31.74.
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 Lewiston, ME average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Augusta, Maine pays 42% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta, Maine | $45 | $50 |
| Portland, Maine | $34 | $46 |
| Brunswick, Maine | $32 | $40 |
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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