PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist
Amedisys · Portland, ME
$123k–$153k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Maine
281 open roles with published pay from 13 employers in Maine, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- EasternTime zone
- 36hospitals in the CMS directory
- 281roles with published pay
- $38.88median pay per hour
- $22–$60typical published range
- 13employers hiring
RN postings in Maine carry a median of $44.28 per hour (about $92,102 a year), −7% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #23 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 36 hospitals in Maine across 29 cities, 32 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 10 of the 24 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Maine is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Eastern time.
What healthcare pays in Maine
Pay by profession for Maine, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $36–$63 | $44.28 | $92,102 | −7% | 67 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $20–$34 | $27.02 | $56,202 | +18% | 38 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $20–$36 | $27.89 | $58,011 | +7% | 19 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $41–$64 | $55 | $114,400 | +12% | 16 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $27–$56 | $28.88 | $60,070 | −8% | 14 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $32–$45 | $38.88 | $80,870 | −6% | 14 postings |
| Phlebotomist | $20–$27 | $22.27 | $46,322 | −4% | 12 postings |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $36–$62 | $50.59 | $105,238 | +3% | 10 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $20–$26 | $22.50 | $46,800 | +2% | 10 postings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $54–$110 | $71.90 | $149,552 | +7% | 6 postings |
| Surgical Technologist | $24–$38 | $28.43 | $59,134 | −24% | 6 postings |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $38–$55 | $46.27 | $96,242 | −23% | 6 postings |
| Nurse Case Manager | $36–$47 | $42.07 | $87,506 | −11% | 5 postings |
| Clinical Social Worker | $35–$46 | $43 | $89,440 | +0% | 5 postings |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $18–$35 | $26.27 | $54,642 | +0% | 5 postings |
| Patient Access Representative | $18–$32 | $25.09 | $52,187 | +2% | 4 postings |
| Pharmacy Technician | $21–$31 | $24.48 | $50,918 | −7% | 4 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $29–$38 | $32.41 | $67,413 | −18% | 4 postings |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $35–$63 | $45.36 | $94,338 | −4% | 4 postings |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $38–$67 | $47.46 | $98,717 | −4% | 4 postings |
| Occupational Therapist | $33–$52 | $39.38 | $81,910 | −19% | 3 postings |
| Cath Lab Technologist | $34–$38 | $36.38 | $75,670 | −34% | 3 postings |
| Physician Assistant | $59–$74 | $67.38 | $140,150 | −5% | 3 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $57–$66 | $59.50 | $123,760 | +10% | 3 postings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Maine
281 roles with published pay (247 permanent, 34 per diem). 218 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
RN Case Manager
Amedisys · Portland, ME
$79k–$98k/ year
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RN Admit
Amedisys · Portland, ME
$79k–$98k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RCP II)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Rumford, ME
$33.15–$44.62/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Certified Surgical Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lewiston, ME
$26.56–$30.31/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
CNA Hospice Aide
Amedisys · South Portland, ME
$25.00–$28.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
RN Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys · South Portland, ME
$85k–$90k/ year
New this week
Per diemPosted today
RN Dispensing Nurse - PRN
Acadia Healthcare · Portland, ME
$23.93–$29.78/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Pharmacy Tech - CMME Pharmacy
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lewiston, ME
$21.00–$27.96/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist Representative I - Hospital
Quest Diagnostics · Bangor, ME
$20.00–$21.45/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted yesterday
Echocardiography Sonographer - Per Diem
MaineGeneral Health · Augusta, ME
$35.00–$61.25/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (RN) - Augusta, 40 hours/week
MaineGeneral Health · Augusta, ME
$35.00–$61.25/ hour
New this week
Browse Maine jobs by profession
- Registered Nurse67
- Licensed Practical Nurse14
- Certified Nursing Assistant38
- Nurse Practitioner6
- Respiratory Therapist14
- Surgical Technologist6
- Physical Therapist16
- Occupational Therapist3
- Speech-Language Pathologist10
- Patient Access Representative4
- Pharmacy Technician4
- Medical Laboratory Scientist4
- Phlebotomist12
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer4
- Cath Lab Technologist3
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist4
- Physician Assistant3
- Nurse Case Manager5
- Nurse Manager & Leadership6
- Clinical Social Worker5
- Medical Assistant19
- Sterile Processing Technician5
- Dental Hygienist3
- Dental Assistant10
- Dental Office Manager3
Who is hiring in Maine
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaineGeneral Health | 110 | $47.66 | RN (32), CNA (26) |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 95 | $38.88 | RN (31), RT (11) |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 18 | $52.50 | PT (7), SLP (6) |
| Aspen Dental | 17 | $24.50 | Dental Assistant (10), Office Manager (3) |
| Amedisys | 10 | $42.30 | Case Manager (3), PT (2) |
| Quest Diagnostics | 10 | $22.27 | Phlebotomist (7), Lab Scientist (3) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 6 | $38.38 | Phlebotomist (1), SPD Tech (1) |
| Acadia Healthcare | 4 | $26.86 | RN (2), LPN / LVN (2) |
| Select Medical | 4 | $39.66 | PT (2), OT (1) |
| Genesis Healthcare | 3 | $33.75 | CNA (1), Nurse Leader (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Maine
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenstaff Medical Staffing LLC | 2 | $38.22 | RN (2) |
| Penobscot Community Health Care | 2 | $62.74 | SLP (1), Dental Specialist (1) |
| MaineHealth | 2 | $49.61 | Pharmacist (1), Lab Scientist (1) |
| Comtrix Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $30 | Lab Scientist (2) |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | 1 | $41.93 | RN (1) |
| St. Mary's Regional Medical Center | 1 | $15.19 | CNA (1) |
| Preferred Therapy Solutions | 1 | $46 | PT (1) |
| Sebasticook Valley Health | 1 | $44.40 | SLP (1) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Maine
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 95 | $47.66 | RN |
| Lewiston | 67 | $38.88 | RN |
| Waterville | 22 | $44.06 | RN |
| Portland | 14 | $42.54 | PT |
| Bangor | 14 | $30.94 | Phlebotomist |
| Bridgton | 14 | $39.13 | RN |
| Rumford | 8 | $40.73 | RN |
| Auburn | 6 | $34.04 | RN |
| South Portland | 4 | $31.28 | Case Manager |
| Topsham | 4 | $42 | Dental Assistant |
| Presque Isle | 3 | $30.87 | Lab Scientist |
| Ellsworth | 3 | $24 | Office Manager |
| Thomaston | 3 | $62.50 | PT |
| Biddeford | 3 | $23 | Dental Assistant |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in Maine
How Maine's hospital market is built.
- 36hospitals listed by CMS
- 32with emergency services
- 16Birthing-Friendly designated
- 10rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Critical access: 18
- Acute care: 14
- Psychiatric: 4
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 28
- Government and federal: 7
- For-profit: 1
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 4 | 1 |
| Augusta | 3 | 2 |
| Portland | 2 | 2 |
| Lewiston | 2 | 2 |
| Presque Isle | 1 | 0 |
| York | 1 | 1 |
| Brunswick | 1 | 0 |
| Caribou | 1 | 0 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor · 5 of 5 stars
- Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston · 4 of 5 stars
- Down East Community Hospital, Machias · 4 of 5 stars
- Maine General Medical Center, Augusta · 4 of 5 stars
- Mainehealth Maine Medical Center, Portland · 4 of 5 stars
- Mainehealth Stephens Hospital, Norway · 4 of 5 stars
- Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Portland · 4 of 5 stars
- St Mary's Regional Medical Center, Lewiston · 4 of 5 stars
- Togus Va Medical Center, Augusta · 4 of 5 stars
- York Hospital, York · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Maine with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Maine
What the compact means here
Maine is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Maine without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Maine, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Maine on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Maine, you apply for a Maine license as your new home state. Ask the Maine board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Maine license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Maine requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Maine board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Maine
Maine taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Maine
Email only, pay up front, and no cold calls.
- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Maine. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Maine
- Lauren Fitzgerald, Senior Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Maine line might also look.
| State | Compact | Wage tax | RN median / hr | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | Compact state | None | $46 | 105 |
Common questions
Is Maine a compact nursing state?
Maine is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Maine without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Maine, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Maine?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Maine board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Maine tax wages?
Yes. Maine taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Maine?
The median RN pay is $44.28 per hour, about $92,102 a year, based on 67 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $36 to $63 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Maine?
CMS lists 36 hospitals in Maine, 32 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Maine?
13 employers published roles with pay in Maine, led by MaineGeneral Health with 110. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Maine?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Maine. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
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Your RN pay reportMaine · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
- RN AdmitPermanent$79k–$98k/ year
- RN Dispensing Nurse - PRNPer diem$23.93–$29.78/ hour
+ 65 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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