Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Maine
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$46.17/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Maine is $46.17 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $43.42.
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Maine compared to National Averages
$46.17/hour
Maine
6% higher than the US average.
$43.42/hour
United States
What cities in Maine pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Portland, Maine reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Portland, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Maine average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $46 per hour — Portland, Maine pays 26% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, Maine | $34 | $46 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Maine compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Delaware ($61) and Connecticut ($54). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $78. For comparison, the Maine average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $46 per hour — Massachusetts pays 50% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $69 | $78 |
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Connecticut | $54 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $51 | $53 |
| Rhode Island | $50 | $51 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $50 |
| New York | $49 | $55 |
| Alabama | $40 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Maine?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Maine average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 22% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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