Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, ME
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$34.34/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Portland, ME is $34.34 per hour. This is 43% lower than the Maine average of $49.01.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Portland, ME compared to State and National Averages
$34.34/hour
Portland, ME
41% lower than the US average.
$49.01/hour
Maine
1% higher than the US average.
$48.29/hour
United States
How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is 6% higher than the Portland average of $34.34.
Danbury, Connecticut
$61/hour
This is 44% higher than the Portland average of $34.34.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 18% higher than the Portland average of $34.34.
What cities in Maine pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Portland, Maine pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses 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 Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Portland?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, 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 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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