How Much Does an NP Make in Maine in 2026?

A typical NP in Maine earns about $62.62 per hour ($130,260 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that works out to roughly $10,855 a month and about $2,505 a week. These figures cover the full range of NP roles across hospitals, clinics, and private practices statewide.

That figure sits about 2% below the national typical pay of $63.61 an hour ($132,300 a year) for NPs, placing Maine 31st among the 51 states and territories ranked. Roughly 1,650 NPs work across the state, a workforce size that puts these figures in context. Pay below the national figure often tracks a lower cost of living.

Entry-level positions in Maine typically offer around $51.84 an hour, or about $107,820 a year, for NPs just starting out. Pay tends to move up from there as clinicians gain experience and take on more responsibility. Within a few years, many reach the typical pay level of $62.62 an hour. Setting and specialty also play a role in how quickly pay rises.

Experienced NPs in Maine often earn upwards of $68.00 an hour, or $141,440 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $80.16 an hour, which comes to $166,740 a year. That leaves a spread of $58,920 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and location within the state tend to separate the two groups.

NP pay in Maine has risen steadily over the past decade. In 2015, typical pay stood at $93,990 a year; by 2025 it reached $130,260, a gain of $36,270. That's a 39% rise over ten years.

Nationally, typical NP pay rose 35% over the same decade, so Maine's growth outpaced the national trend by a few points. Both figures reflect broad, steady gains rather than a single sharp jump. Pay has moved up consistently for NPs entering the field in Maine, though past gains don't guarantee future ones.

Pay runs highest in Lewiston and Auburn, where NPs earn $135,630 a year ($65.21 an hour) for the metro area, about 4% above the state figure. Bangor follows closely at $131,460 a year. Portland and South Portland, the state's largest metro area for NPs, pay somewhat less at $130,240 a year.

The lowest pay among Maine's listed cities is in South Portland, at $130,240 a year, putting the spread between the highest and lowest city at $5,390. Portland holds the largest NP workforce among Maine cities, with about 720 professionals. City pay differences often mirror the local cost of living, with higher figures in areas where housing and everyday costs run higher.

Just across the border, New Hampshire pays NPs more, at $137,550 a year, about 6% above Maine's figure. Maine's own pay sits below the national figure, so the gap with a higher-paying neighbor is worth noting for those weighing a move. NP licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state, which makes cross-border moves relatively straightforward for many nurse practitioners.

NPs in Maine typically earn $130,260 a year, or $62.62 an hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That figure has climbed 39% over the past decade, up from $93,990 in 2015. For specific licensing and registry requirements, check Maine's state nursing board page; for local figures, see the city-level pages for Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, and other Maine metro areas.