Maine Median
$73,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.19
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+14% vs US median
US median $64,400
State Rank
#16 of 51
760 employed here
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Maine?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Maine take home a median of $73,200 annually — roughly $35.19 an hour — which runs 14% above the national median of $64,400.
Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $56,160 while the top 10% make $82,600 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,530 and $77,420 a year.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary range in Maine
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,160 | $27.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $63,530 | $30.54 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $73,200 | $35.19 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $77,420 | $37.22 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,600 | $39.71 |
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How Maine compares
Maine ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in other states
Washington $83,150Alaska $80,800Oregon $80,470Massachusetts $80,220Rhode Island $80,090California $79,750New Hampshire $77,110Arizona $77,070Nevada $76,160District of Columbia $75,740New Jersey $75,160Illinois $75,000Maryland $74,660Colorado $73,880Connecticut $73,690Hawaii $71,140Vermont $69,930Delaware $68,710New York $67,180Indiana $65,720Michigan $65,460Virginia $64,920Pennsylvania $63,940Idaho $63,800Wisconsin $63,760Minnesota $63,750Wyoming $63,460North Carolina $63,270Utah $63,230Nebraska $62,660Iowa $62,630North Dakota $62,300Texas $62,240Montana $62,210Georgia $62,030Ohio $61,950South Carolina $61,820Florida $61,770Kansas $61,760Missouri $61,530Kentucky $60,460New Mexico $59,330Tennessee $58,870Oklahoma $58,320Louisiana $57,470Alabama $57,030Arkansas $56,620West Virginia $55,360South Dakota $52,750Mississippi $50,220
Working as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Maine
Nationally, about 648,000 people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Maine pay ($73,200) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Maine?
The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Maine is $73,200 per year, or about $35.19 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,160 at the entry level to $82,600 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses about 14% more than the national median of $64,400. Maine ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
Yes on pay — Maine pays above the national median for this occupation, at $73,200 a year. About 760 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses are employed in Maine. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.