May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Maine

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Maine is $86,990, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,346
Federal income tax-$396
Social Security-$207
Medicare-$49
State income tax (ME)-$182
Net take-home$2,512
Annual net: $65,303Effective rate: 24.9%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Maine state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Maine scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Maine earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Maine paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Maine?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Maine is $86,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,512 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Maine after taxes?

On the median salary of $86,990, a single filer in Maine takes home approximately $2,512 every two weeks ($3,346 gross). The effective tax rate is 24.9%.

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