Acute Care Nurses Salary in Maine
Acute Care Nurses in Maine earn a median of $86,990 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,540
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,160; the top 10% earn over $106,950. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Critical Care Nurses$86,990 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$86,990 median in Maine
- Nurse Practitioners$130,260 median in Maine
- Nurse Midwives$133,270 median in Maine
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$419,410 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,200 median in Maine
Acute Care Nurses pay in Maine
How much do acute care nurses make in Maine?
The median is $86,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,160 and the top 10% earn over $106,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.