How Much Does an LPN Make in Maine in 2026?

A typical LPN in Maine earns about $35.19 per hour, or $73,200 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Based on that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $6,100 a month or $1,408 a week. Those weekly and monthly figures are calculated from the yearly total rather than reported separately.

Nationally, LPNs earn a typical $64,400 a year, or $30.96 an hour, so Maine pay sits about 14% above that figure. Maine ranks 16th among 51 states and territories ranked for LPN pay. The state's LPN workforce numbers 760, a modest but stable base for comparison across cities and experience levels.

Entry-level positions in Maine typically offer around $27.00 an hour ($56,160 a year), based on the latest wage data. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $35.19 an hour within the first few years on the job. New LPNs in hospitals or larger health systems often see faster movement than those in smaller settings.

Experienced LPNs in Maine often earn upwards of $77,420 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $82,600. That leaves a spread of $26,440 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years on the job, and city all play a part in where an individual LPN lands within that range.

Maine LPN pay has climbed from $42,720 in 2015 to $73,200 in 2025, a gain of $30,480. That's a 71% rise over the decade. Much of that increase came in recent years, with pay jumping from $48,050 in 2020 to $73,200 in 2025 alone.

That decade rise outpaces the national trend, where LPN pay grew 49% over the same period. For someone starting out now, that history shows pay has moved up substantially in Maine, though no future increase is guaranteed. Current pay levels reflect the market as of May 2025.

Portland and South Portland lead the state, where LPNs typically earn $75,950 a year ($36.51 an hour) across the metro area, about 4% above the statewide figure. Bangor follows closely, with LPNs there earning $72,370 a year. Both figures reflect pay across the full metro area rather than just the city center.

Auburn and Lewiston sit at the lower end, with LPNs there typically earning $66,130 a year, a spread of $9,820 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities tracked. Portland also carries the largest LPN workforce among Maine cities, with 300 workers. Cities with higher pay tend to carry a higher cost of living, which often offsets the difference in take-home value.

New Hampshire pays LPNs more than Maine, with typical pay of $77,110 a year, about 5% higher than Maine's figure. That's the only neighboring state with comparable wage data available here. LPN licensure earned in Maine can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state, though requirements vary and should be confirmed with the relevant state board before relocating.

LPNs in Maine typically earn $73,200 a year as of May 2025, up 71% over the past decade. That upward trend has been consistent, particularly since 2020. Readers considering this path in Maine can check the state's licensing or nursing registry page for requirements, and city-specific pages for local pay figures in Portland, Bangor, or Lewiston.