Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Maine
Certified Nursing Assistants in Maine earn a median of $21.94 per hour, about $45,640 a year, 15% above the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $19.36 and $23.27 per hour. The highest median among Maine metro areas is in Lewiston-Auburn, ME, at $22.81 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $21.94median pay per hour
- $45,640median pay per year
- 8,590employed in Maine
- #8of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Maine: percentiles
| Level | Maine per hour | Maine per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.96 | $37,360 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $19.36 | $40,270 | $17.44 |
| Median | $21.94 | $45,640 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $23.27 | $48,400 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $26.24 | $54,580 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Maine
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Maine median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $22.81 | $47,450 | 690 | 4% above | $24.08 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $22.80 | $47,430 | 3,320 | 4% above | $22.38 |
| Bangor, ME | $22.41 | $46,600 | 1,130 | 2% above | $23.22 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in states next to Maine
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $22.14 | $46,050 | 1% above Maine |
What employers are posting in Maine
- 38roles with published pay
- $27.02median pay per hour
- $20–$34typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MaineGeneral Health | 26 | $27.02 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 7 | $23.88 |
| Amedisys | 2 | $26.25 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $24 |
| Genesis Healthcare | 1 | $24.75 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 38 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Maine · Certified Nursing Assistant salary nationwide · Maine state guide
Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Maine?
The median is $21.94 per hour, about $45,640 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.96 and the top 10% earn over $26.24 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Maine city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Maine metro areas, Lewiston-Auburn, ME has the highest median at $22.81 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Maine rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Maine ranks 8th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your CNA pay reportMaine · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 26 postings$27.02/ hr$20–$35
- AmedisysSouth Portland, ME · 2 postings$26.25/ hr$25–$28
- BrightSpring Health ServicesROCKLAND, ME · 2 postings$24.00/ hr$23–$25
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationLEWISTON, ME · 7 postings$23.88/ hr$20–$27
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2What they are offering now
38 CNA postings with published pay in Maine, 27 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 38 CNA roles
- CNA Hospice AidePermanent$25.00–$28.00/ hour
- Certified Nurse Assistant II (CNA II)Permanent$23.00–$26.75/ hour
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