ME · Augusta · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Augusta, ME

The median registered nurse pay in Maine is $39.84 per hour ($82,860 a year), with the typical range running from $36.97 to $47.11. 28 open roles with published pay are listed for Augusta. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Augusta. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Augusta.

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Who is hiring registered nurses near Augusta

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MaineGeneral Health27$49.50
Veterans Health Administration1$52.74

Registered Nurse pay in Augusta, ME

Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 16,280 registered nurses employed in Maine.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.89$66,33029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.97$76,90018% below U.S. median
Median$39.84$82,86011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.11$97,9905% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.42$104,87012% above U.S. median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

Estimate your Augusta paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,434
  • Per year: $71,712
  • Per month: $5,976

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Maine. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Augusta

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Augusta

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Augusta, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Maine General Medical Center
Augusta, ME		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Togus Va Medical Center
Augusta, ME		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Augusta, ME		PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Kennebec County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Kennebec County (3 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Portland, ME53 mi$39.82/hr69,568
Manchester, NH127 mi$41.93/hr116,386
Haverhill, MA127 mi$49.25/hr68,291
Lawrence, MA134 mi$49.25/hr89,332
Peabody, MA139 mi$49.25/hr55,418
Nashua, NH141 mi$41.93/hr91,851

Registered Nurse jobs in Maine · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Maine

Maine is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Maine license by endorsement.

Maine taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Maine state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Augusta

Augusta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Augusta, ME?

Registered Nurses in Maine have a median pay of $39.84 per hour, about $82,860 a year. The middle half earn between $36.97 and $47.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring registered nurses in Augusta?

We list 28 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Augusta. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Augusta.

Do I need a Maine license to work in Augusta as a registered nurse?

Maine is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Maine license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Augusta in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Kennebec County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Augusta?

The federal per diem benchmark in Augusta is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Augusta?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 32 postings$49.50/ hr$32–$68
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationLEWISTON, ME · 31 postings$42.58/ hr$33–$55
  • Greenstaff Medical Staffing LLCBangor, ME · 2 wage offers$38.22/ hr$38–$38
  • Acadia HealthcarePortland, ME · 2 postings$31.60/ hr$24–$42

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$44.28High$63

67 RN postings with published pay in Maine, 66 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 67 RN roles

  1. RN AdmitPermanent
    $79k–$98k/ year
    Amedisys · Portland, ME · posted today
  2. RN Dispensing Nurse - PRNPer diem
    $23.93–$29.78/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · Portland, ME · posted today

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