Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Maine
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$48.33/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Maine is $48.33 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Maine compared to National Averages
$48.33/hour
Maine
This is equal to the US average
$48.20/hour
United States
What cities in Maine pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Portland, Maine pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Brunswick, Maine ($32) and Boothbay Harbor, Maine ($32). Portland, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Maine average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Portland, Maine pays 29% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, Maine | $34 | $46 |
| Brunswick, Maine | $32 | $40 |
| Boothbay Harbor, Maine | $32 | $40 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Maine compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($59) and Pennsylvania ($50). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $85. For comparison, the Maine average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Massachusetts pays 44% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70 | $85 |
| New Jersey | $59 | $61 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| Delaware | $48 | $50 |
| Alabama | $40 | $42 |
| Connecticut | $34 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Maine?
Only MaineGeneral Health reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Maine average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — MaineGeneral Health pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| MaineGeneral Health | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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