Nurse Practitioners pay in Maine
In Maine, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $62.62 an hour ($130,260 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). Maine ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Maine
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.84 | $107,820 |
| 25% of workers | $58.09 | $120,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.62 | $130,260 |
| 75% of workers | $68.00 | $141,440 |
| 90% of workers | $80.16 | $166,740 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn | $135,630 | 180 |
| Bangor | $131,460 | 220 |
| Portland-South Portland | $130,240 | 720 |
Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maine
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $86,990 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,170 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,870 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,720 |
| Pharmacists | $140,930 |
| Occupational Therapists | $84,310 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $82,660 |
| Veterinarians | $130,600 |
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