Registered Nurses pay in Maine: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 4,684 Registered Nurses postings on yourjobs.com in Maine between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 67% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $47.69 (n = 3,125 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $44.14 to $60.00. This page was built 20 October 2026.

67% of these postings are from Premiere Healthcare Staffing.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Registered Nurses in Maine, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$44.14$91,811
Median advertised hourly rate$47.69$99,195
75th percentile$60.00$124,800
Highest advertised rate we recorded$83.00$172,640

Sample

Sample size for Registered Nurses in Maine, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 20264,684
Postings that stated pay3,125 (67%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period100%
Postings with an employment type recorded1,644 (35%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded57%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded1%
Employers13
Cities113

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$83.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$3,320.00 per week
Job title
Critical Care Float Pool - Travel Registered Nurse - $3320 per week.
Employer
Trusted Health
Location
Portland, Maine
First seen
15 October 2026
Posting text
“…tical Care Float Pool - Travel Registered Nurse - $3320 per week.…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Registered Nurses jobs in Maine

Employers posting the most Registered Nurses jobs in Maine
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Premiere Healthcare Staffing 3,129 $49.44 Open jobs
Central Maine Medical Center 1,130 $44.14 Open jobs
New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland, a Joint Venture of Maine Medical Center and Encompass Health 246 Open jobs
Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation 106 $44.75 Open jobs
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. 41 Open jobs
Maxim Healthcare Services 12 Open jobs
Fusion Medical Staffing 9 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Registered Nurses postings and advertised pay by month in Maine
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 4,680 3,125 $47.69 $44.14 $60.00 0%
September 2026 16 0 0%
August 2026 12 0 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $86,070 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Registered Nurses in Maine, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/registered-nurses/maine

Questions about Registered Nurses pay in Maine

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Registered Nurses in Maine?
The median advertised hourly rate for Registered Nurses in Maine was $47.69, based on 3,125 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $99,195 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 67% of these postings are from Premiere Healthcare Staffing.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Registered Nurses in Maine?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Registered Nurses in Maine was $83.00 per hour, on a posting titled "Critical Care Float Pool - Travel Registered Nurse - $3320 per week." from Trusted Health in Portland, Maine, first seen 15 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Registered Nurses jobs in Maine?
The employers with the most Registered Nurses postings in Maine between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Premiere Healthcare Staffing (3,129 postings), Central Maine Medical Center (1,130 postings) and New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland, a Joint Venture of Maine Medical Center and Encompass Health (246 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Registered Nurses postings in Maine state the pay?
67% of the 4,684 Registered Nurses postings in Maine between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (3,125 postings). Of those pay figures, 100% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year.
What share of Registered Nurses postings in Maine are full time?
Of the 1,644 postings (35%) that recorded an employment type, 57% were full time and 1% part time; 65% recorded none.