How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Maine?

The average Nurse Practitioner salary in Maine is around $138,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $96,839 annually ($8,070/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Maine?

On a $138,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $96,839/year or $8,070/month. Federal tax: $21,854. State tax: $8,750. FICA: $0.00.

Is $138,000 a good Nurse Practitioner salary?

$138,000 is a strong salary for a Nurse Practitioner — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Nurse Practitioner salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $138,000 is $8,750. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Nurse Practitioners?

BLS projects 38% growth 2022-2032 — one of fastest-growing US occupations. Full Practice Authority states (24 states + DC as of 2026) drive uniquely high NP scope + independent practice opportunity. PMHNP shortage post-2020 mental health crisis = highest specialty premium ($145K-$220K). Aesthetic NP cash-pay 1099 path uniquely lucrative.. Related roles include: FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner), AGNP (Adult-Gerontology NP), PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP), PNP (Pediatric NP), WHNP (Women's Health NP), ACNP (Acute Care NP), CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist), CNM (Nurse Midwife).

How can a Nurse Practitioner in Maine reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Nurse Practitioner in Maine earns around $138,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $96,839/year ($8,070/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$96,839
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,070
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,725
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$47/hr
Federal Tax	$21,854
State Tax	$8,750
FICA Taxes	$10,557
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.83%

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Nurse Practitioner Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$110,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$138,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$220,000

/year

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Not all Nurse Practitioners earn the same — not even close

Maine's nurse practitioner market is anchored by ME NP Full Practice Authority since 1995 (Maine Statutes Title 32 §2102 + one of the country's earliest US FPA states + the substantial ME NP independent practice + the substantial ME NP rural NP practice + the substantial ME NP own clinic ownership), MaineHealth Portland + Maine Medical Center + Maine Center for Cancer Medicine NP, Northern Light Health Bangor + Eastern Maine Medical Center + Northern Light Mercy Hospital + the substantial post-2018 EMHS-to-Northern Light NP, Central Maine Healthcare + MaineGeneral Augusta NP, the substantial ME rural NP practice serving Northern ME + Aroostook County + Western ME + the substantial ME post-2020 rural NP shortage + NHSC + Maine Loan Repayment Program, VA Togus + the substantial ME federal civilian NP, plus UNE Westbrook DNP + USM College of Nursing DNP + Husson + UMaine DNP pipelines.

Senior NP Owner / Independent Practice

$118,000–$185,000+ profit

ME FPA since 1995 · NP own primary care + women + mental health clinic ownership

Senior FNP (MaineHealth / Northern Light)

$105,000–$145,000+ bonus

Family NP at MaineHealth + Northern Light + Central Maine + MaineGeneral + community

Senior Acute Care NP (Maine Med Level 1)

$115,000–$155,000+ bonus

AGACNP at Maine Med Level 1 + Eastern Maine + Mercy + Central Maine · acute care

Senior PMHNP (Mental Health)

$115,000–$162,000+ bonus

PMHNP at MaineHealth + Northern Light Acadia · the substantial ME psychiatric NP demand

Senior Pediatric NP (Maine Children)

$105,000–$145,000+ bonus

PNP at Maine Children Hospital · the substantial ME pediatric NP

Senior Oncology NP (Maine Center for Cancer)

$115,000–$158,000+ bonus

AOCNP at Maine Center for Cancer Medicine · ME oncology NP

Senior Rural NP (Northern ME / Aroostook)

$105,000–$148,000+ loan repayment

Rural NP at Northern ME + Aroostook + Western ME · NHSC + Maine LRP

Senior Federal Civilian NP (VA Togus)

$108,000–$152,000

VA Togus Healthcare System · GS-13 federal civilian NP

Senior Telemedicine NP (Boston / MaineHealth Connect Care)

$95,000–$138,000+ bonus

Boston + MaineHealth Connect Care telehealth NP · tax-haven adjacent

New NP (0-2 yrs)

$88,000–$112,000

New grad NP at MaineHealth + Northern Light residency programs · entry NP band

Worth knowing: Maine NP Full Practice Authority since 1995 + the substantial ME rural NP practice serving Northern ME + Aroostook + Western ME is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state earliest FPA + rural NP anchor and a feature most national NP surveys understate for ME. ME NP FPA (Maine Statutes Title 32 §2102 + the substantial ME NP independent practice authority since 1995 making ME one of the country's earliest US FPA states + the substantial ME NP own clinic ownership + the substantial ME NP independent prescribing + the substantial ME NP independent diagnosis + treatment + the substantial ME NP independent admit privileges at participating hospitals + the substantial ME NP rural + community health independent practice serving Northern ME + Aroostook County + Western ME + the substantial ME NP-MA Boston cross-border practice + the substantial ME NP Frontier Nursing University rural pipeline + the substantial ME NP Maine Loan Repayment Program LRP) supports distinctive ME NP independent practice economics. Senior independent NP clinic owners clear $118-185K+ profit. MaineHealth + Maine Med + Maine Center for Cancer + Northern Light Bangor + Eastern Maine Medical + Central Maine + MaineGeneral + Mercy Portland + St Joseph Bangor + VA Togus federal civilian NP + the substantial Boston commute corridor + MaineHealth Connect Care telehealth NP. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME NP proposition.