Registered nurses are the indispensable part of every healthcare industry. It is rightly said by Val Saintsbury- “Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription.” They work wholly for the well-being of the society. Registered nurse salary in Maine is higher for those, who hold advance certification and higher level of experience. In comparison to other occupations, registered nurses earn lower income. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS), May 2017 survey, 14,200 RNs were employed in the state, and employment per 1000 jobs was 23.706. The mean annual salary was $65,890, and hourly wages were $31.68, in May 2017. Due to the increasing demand of nurses, they have chances to receive decent and adequate salary packages. As per indeed.com, the average salary of registered nurses in the Maine, in October 2014, was around $66,187 that meets the national average salary. So, get admittance in a renowned program school and pursue a thriving career.
Yearly/Annual RN Salary in Maine (ME) Salary on Different Percentile Brackets
The table below exhibits wages of RNs on different percentile brackets. At different percentile levels, the income of registered nurses was also different.
- 90% of RNs made less than $88,810; 10% made more than $88,810.
- 75% of registered nurses earned less than $76,370; the remaining 25% earned more than $76,370.
- 50% of the employees earned less than $63,880; the rest of 50% earned more than $63,880.
- 25% of RNs were paid annual wages less than $55,030; 75% were paid more than $55,030.
- 10% of employees were offered less than $ 47,490; 90% were offered more than $47,490.
Percentile Bracket | Annual Wages |
|---|---|
90th | $88,810 |
75th | $76,370 |
50th | $63,880 |
25th | $52,320 |
10th | $ 47,490 |
Information Source- The Bureau of Labor Statistics (as of May 2017)
Salary as per Geographical Location
It is concluded from below table that Biddeford, Portland, Saco, South Portland, Westbrook and Windham are the highest paying cities in ME with a median pay of $70,982 per year, monthly median salary of $5,915and hourly wages (median) of $34. Augusta is the lowest paying city that pays $61,800 yearly, $5,150 monthly and $30 on an hourly basis.
Name of the City | Median Annual Salary | Median Monthly Salary | Median Weekly Salary | Median Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Auburn | $65,650 | $5,471 | $1,263 | $32 |
Augusta | $61,800 | $5,150 | $1,188 | $30 |
Bangor | $62,716 | $5,226 | $1,206 | $30 |
Biddeford | $70,982 | $5,915 | $1,365 | $34 |
Lewiston | $65,636 | $5,470 | $1,262 | $32 |
Portland | $70,982 | $5,915 | $1,365 | $34 |
Saco | $70,982 | $5,915 | $1,365 | $34 |
South Portland | $70,982 | $5,915 | $1,365 | $34 |
Westbrook | $70,982 | $5,915 | $1,365 | $34 |
Windham | $70,982 | $5,915 | $1,365 | $34 |
Information Source- salary.com
Salary of Professionals with Similar Job Titles
The higher would be your designation, the more recognition, acknowledgement and salary you’ll get. The following table provides information about pay of nurses with different job titles. According to indeed.com, in October 2014, Clinical Nurse Manager earns $62,000 which is highest among all. All the remaining professionals earn between $51,000 and $58,000.
| RN First Assistant | $58,000 |
| Pediatric Operating Room Nurse | $54,000 |
| Interventional Radiology Nurse | $56,000 |
| RN Outpatient Oncology | $51,000 |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab Nurse | $55,000 |
| Psychiatric Nurse | $51,000 |
| Renal Dialysis Nurse | $56,000 |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $52,000 |
| Clinical Nurse Manager | $62,000 |
| Postpartum Nurse | $52,000 |
| Pediatric Nurse | $52,000 |
| Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse | $57,000 |
| Progressive Care Nurse | $52,000 |
| Ambulatory Nurse | $53,000 |
| Home Health Nurse | $55,000 |
Information Source- indeed.com (as of October 2014)
Other Benefits
Employers give the additional benefits for the overall well being and improvement in living standard of the registered nurses. These benefits include:
- Memberships
- Retirement and pension plan
- Paid time offs
- Refreshments
- Financial aid for further studies
- Insurances
- Annual bonus
- Excellent overtime
Job Outlook
The employment opportunities for RNs are anticipated to be among the top of all other healthcare careers. Overall 15 percent growth of these professionals is expected in the United States which equates to 438,100 new job openings by the end of the year 2026. Easy access to healthcare services, requirement to replace the workers who have retired, etc. are some of the factors that brighten the job prospects for nurses in the coming decade.
