Nurse practitioner salary in Maine
The median nurse practitioner in Maine earned $130,260 a year in 2025, $2,040 (2%) below the $132,300 national median. That ranks 31st of 51 states.
- Median yearly pay
- $130,260
- Average yearly pay
- $134,210
- Employed in Maine
- 1,650
How Maine compares
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates. Pay is before tax and does not adjust for cost of living, which is higher in some states than others.
Nursing pay in Maine
| Role | Median yearly pay | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse | $86,990 | 16,540 |
| LPN or LVN | $73,200 | 760 |
| Nurse practitioner | $130,260 | 1,650 |
A nurse practitioner in Maine earns a median $43,270 more than a registered nurse ($130,260 against $86,990). A registered nurse earns a median $13,790 more than an LPN or LVN here ($86,990 against $73,200).
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Maine?
The median is $130,260 a year, according to BLS data for May 2025. Half of nurse practitioners in Maine earn more and half earn less.
Is Maine a high-paying state for nurse practitioners?
Maine ranks 31st of 51 states on median pay for this job. The national median is $132,300, so Maine pays 2% below it. The highest median is $168,520 in California.
How many nurse practitioners work in Maine?
BLS counted 1,650 nurse practitioners employed in Maine in May 2025.
Why is the average different from the median?
The median is the middle wage: half of workers earn less. The average adds every wage and divides, so a few very high earners pull it up. In Maine the average is $134,210, $3,950 above the median.
What do you need to work as a nurse practitioner in Maine?
Maine requires an RN license plus a master’s or doctoral degree in an advanced practice specialty, and a state license.