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Registered Nurses Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$88,470

Mean: $93,200

~$69,007 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$42.53

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$5,426
State Income Tax-$4,959
Social Security-$5,485
Medicare-$1,283
Effective Tax Rate19.4%

Monthly Take-Home

$5,943

Annual Take-Home

$71,317

Monthly Budget in Portland

Housing / Rent$1,35023%
Food & Groceries$4007%
Transportation$3506%
Utilities$1803%
Healthcare$2504%
Remaining / Savings$3,41357%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$88,470(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$82,910

Median

$88,470

75th %

$103,900

Median is in the 26th percentile of the typical range

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Registered Nurses in other ME cities

Compare the same occupation across cities in ME.

PortlandYOU ARE HERE
$88,470
Lewiston
$85,870-2.9%
Bangor
$93,940+6.2%

About Registered Nurses salaries in Portland, ME

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for registered nurses in Portland, ME is $88,470. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $82,910 (25th percentile) to $103,900 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $42.53 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a registered nurses in Portland?

The median salary is $88,470 per year. The mean (average) salary is $93,200.

How much does a registered nurses make per hour in Portland?

The estimated hourly rate is $42.53 per hour.

What is the salary range for registered nurses in Portland?

Salaries typically range from $82,910 (25th percentile) to $103,900 (75th percentile).