How Much Does an NP Make in South Portland, ME in 2026?
Typical pay for NPs in South Portland, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Maine.
BLS OES May 2025 · Portland · South Portland metro area
A typical NP in South Portland, Maine earns $62.62 per hour, or $130,240 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $10,853 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $107,820, and the top 10% of earners make over $165,090.
That pay is right at the Maine figure of $130,260 and 2% below the national figure of $132,300. South Portland ranks 3rd of 3 metro areas in Maine for NP pay. About 720 NPs work in the Portland · South Portland area. South Portland is part of the Portland · South Portland metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Portland share these figures.
NP pay in South Portland at a glance
- Typical pay is $62.62 an hour, or $130,240 a year.
- That is right at the Maine figure, ranking 3rd of 3 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $107,820; the top 10% make over $165,090.
- Typical pay rose +39% from 2015 to 2025, against +39% for Maine as a whole.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an NP make in South Portland?
Pay in South Portland runs from entry-level positions at around $51.84 an hour to more than $79.37 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Maine and national figures.
NP pay by career stage in South Portland
| Career stage | South Portland | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $107,820$51.84 an hour | $107,820$51.84 an hour | $101,340$48.72 an hour |
| First years | $111,760$53.73 an hour | $120,830$58.09 an hour | $117,990$56.73 an hour |
| Typical NP | $130,240$62.62 an hour | $130,260$62.62 an hour | $132,300$63.61 an hour |
| Experienced | $139,710$67.17 an hour | $141,440$68.00 an hour | $156,700$75.34 an hour |
| Top 10% | $165,090$79.37 an hour | $166,740$80.16 an hour | $174,420$83.86 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Portland · South Portland area as BLS defines it
NP pay growth in South Portland
Typical (median) annual wage for NPs in the Portland · South Portland area · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
In 2015, typical NP pay in South Portland was $93,740 a year. By 2025 it had reached $130,240, a change of +39%, compared with +39% for Maine over the same years.
How South Portland compares with other Maine cities
Lewiston pays NPs the most in Maine at $135,630 a year, $5,390 more than South Portland. The lowest-paying area in the state is South Portland at $130,240.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs South Portland | NPs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston metro incl. Auburn | $135,630 | $65.21 | +4% | 180 |
| 2 | Bangor | $131,460 | $63.20 | +1% | 220 |
| 3 | South Portland metro incl. Portland | $130,240 | $62.62 | this city | 720 |
Every metro area in Maine with NP wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Maine typical pay $130,260
Is South Portland a good place to work as an NP?
NP pay in South Portland sits close to the national figure: $130,240 a year, 2% below the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Portland · South Portland area, about 2.5 are NP positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 2.1. That makes the local economy more reliant on NPs than most places, and turnover keeps positions opening through the year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an NP make in South Portland, ME?
- A typical NP in South Portland earns $130,240 a year, or $62.62 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $107,820 and the top 10% earn over $165,090.
- How much does an NP make an hour in South Portland?
- Typical hourly pay for NPs in South Portland is $62.62. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $51.84, and the top 10% earn over $79.37 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an NP in South Portland?
- Entry-level NP positions in South Portland typically offer around $51.84 an hour, or $107,820 a year.
- Is NP pay in South Portland higher than in the rest of Maine?
- South Portland pay is right at the Maine figure of $130,260 a year, ranking 3rd of 3 metro areas in the state. Lewiston pays the most in Maine at $135,630.