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BLS wage data · May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Maine

Certified Nursing Assistants in Maine earn a median of $47,070 a year, or $22.63 an hour. That ranks Maine #9 of 51 states and is $4,810 more than the national median.

Median / year
$47,070
Median / hour
$22.63
Employed
8,540
National rank
#9of 51

Pay range in Maine

10th percentile$39,100
25th percentile$44,200
Median percentile$47,070
75th percentile$50,190
90th percentile$58,120

Certified Nursing Assistant pay by Maine metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Lewiston-Auburn, ME$48,570690
Portland-South Portland, ME$48,1803,380
Bangor, ME$46,9701,110

FAQ

How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Maine?

The median annual wage is $47,070 ($22.63 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $4,810 above the U.S. median of $42,260.

What do entry-level nursing assistants make in Maine?

The lowest-paid 10% of Maine nursing assistants earned $39,100 or less ($18.80/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do nursing assistants earn the most in Maine?

Lewiston-Auburn, ME has the highest metro median at $48,570.

How many nursing assistants work in Maine?

About 8,540 nursing assistants were employed in Maine in May 2025.