Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Portland, ME

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Average Nurse Manager Salary

$34.34/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Portland, ME is $34.34 per hour. This is 43% lower than the Maine average of $49.27.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nurse Manager salaries in Portland, ME compared to State and National Averages

$34.34/hour

Portland, ME

48% lower than the US average.

$49.27/hour

Maine

3% lower than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities

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Lowell, Massachusetts

$46/hour

This is 26% higher than the Portland average of $34.34.

Woburn, Massachusetts

$46/hour

This is 26% higher than the Portland average of $34.34.

Boston, Massachusetts

$46/hour

This is 26% higher than the Portland average of $34.34.

What cities in Maine pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Portland, Maine pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by 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.

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Portland?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, 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 Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$36	$36

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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