What are the main factors that influence a Nursing LPN's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Nursing LPN?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Nursing LPN roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Nursing LPN's salary?

A Nursing LPN's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,080 for beginners, reaching about $56,363 at mid-level, and approach $57,796 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Nursing LPN?

Nursing LPN salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nursing LPN roles are District of Columbia $64,006, California $63,763, Massachusetts $62,913. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nursing LPN roles make?

Salaries for Nursing LPN level roles vary by specialization: lpn director of nursing: $162,999; Nursing Supervisor LPN: $115,416; Nursing Home Nurse (LPN): $60,600; Skilled Nursing Nurse (LPN): $60,580; Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC: $60,580.

Nursing LPN Salary in Maine

How much does a Nursing LPN make in Maine?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nursing LPN in Maine is $56,363 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Nursing LPN's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,567
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,229 to $59,610
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,376

10% $50,376

50% (Median) $56,363

90% $62,567

Nursing LPN Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,610	$4,968	$1,146	$29
Average	$56,363	$4,697	$1,084	$27
25th Percentile	$53,229	$4,436	$1,024	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Nursing LPN Salaries

A Nursing LPN's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Nursing LPN Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nursing LPN's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $55,080
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,175
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,363
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,700
Expert (over 8 years): $57,796

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Nursing LPN	$55,080
Intermediate Level Nursing LPN	$55,175
Senior Level Nursing LPN	$56,363
Specialist Level Nursing LPN	$57,700
Expert Level Nursing LPN	$57,796

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How Do Nursing LPN Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Nursing LPNs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,006.
California: $63,763.
Massachusetts: $62,913.

District of Columbia $64,006 California $63,763 Massachusetts $62,913 Washington $62,682 New Jersey $62,659 Alaska $62,578 Connecticut $61,780 New York $61,456

Hawaii $60,421 Rhode Island $59,936 Maryland $59,606 Minnesota $59,155 Colorado $58,982 Illinois $58,924 Oregon $58,705 Delaware $58,543

New Hampshire $58,441 Virginia $58,213 Pennsylvania $57,548 Nevada $57,213 North Dakota $57,103 Michigan $56,930 Wisconsin $56,866 Vermont $56,739

Texas $56,386 Maine $56,363 Arizona $56,329 Ohio $56,288 Georgia $55,756 Indiana $55,490 Wyoming $55,438 Utah $55,357

Iowa $55,323 Kansas $55,045 Louisiana $54,964 North Carolina $54,935 Missouri $54,924 Florida $54,698 Montana $54,577 Nebraska $54,461

Kentucky $54,398 South Carolina $54,167 Tennessee $54,022 Idaho $53,964 New Mexico $53,542 Oklahoma $53,450 Alabama $53,109 South Dakota $52,536

Arkansas $52,224 West Virginia $52,057 Mississippi $51,554

Top Paying Cities for Nursing LPNs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Freedom: $55,471
Harmony: $55,446
Hartland: $55,519

Freedom, ME $55,471

Harmony, ME $55,446

Hartland, ME $55,519

Hinckley, ME $55,571

Jackman, ME $55,303

Kingfield, ME $55,618

Liberty, ME $55,572

Madison, ME $55,692

Monroe, ME $55,390

Morrill, ME $55,486

Newport, ME $55,398

New Portland, ME $55,704

New Sharon, ME $55,636

New Vineyard, ME $55,670

Norridgewock, ME $55,671

North Anson, ME $55,704

North Vassalboro, ME $55,804

Oakland, ME $55,690

Oquossoc, ME $55,504

Palmyra, ME $55,433

Phillips, ME $55,526

Pittsfield, ME $55,523

Plymouth, ME $55,405

Rangeley, ME $55,540

Portland, ME $58,190

Falmouth, ME $58,058

South Portland, ME $58,190

Cape Elizabeth, ME $58,074

Peaks Island, ME $58,130

Cumberland Foreside, ME $58,001

Auburn, ME $56,959

Andover, ME $55,524

Bethel, ME $55,618

Bryant Pond, ME $55,825

Buckfield, ME $56,074

Canton, ME $55,722

Durham, ME $57,319

Danville, ME $57,130

Dixfield, ME $55,607

Dryden, ME $55,671

East Andover, ME $55,541

East Dixfield, ME $55,697

East Livermore, ME $56,026

East Poland, ME $57,026

Stoneham, ME $55,850

East Wilton, ME $55,801

Greene, ME $56,522

Hanover, ME $55,570

Hebron, ME $56,471

Jay, ME $55,708

Lewiston, ME $56,928

Lisbon, ME $57,108

Lisbon Falls, ME $57,021

Livermore, ME $55,934

Livermore Falls, ME $55,897

Greenwood, ME $55,899

Mechanic Falls, ME $56,856

Mexico, ME $55,661

Minot, ME $56,645

Monmouth, ME $56,342

New Gloucester, ME $57,357

Newry, ME $55,467

North Jay, ME $55,681

Leeds, ME $56,206

North Monmouth, ME $56,260

North Turner, ME $56,167

North Waterford, ME $56,109

Norway, ME $56,289

Oxford, ME $56,590

Paris, ME $56,400

Poland, ME $57,036

Roxbury, ME $55,486

Rumford, ME $55,629

Sabattus, ME $56,679

South Paris, ME $56,323

Turner, ME $56,325

Wayne, ME $56,068

Weld, ME $55,527

West Bethel, ME $55,573

Bowdoin, ME $56,671

West Minot, ME $56,563

West Paris, ME $56,099

Peru, ME $55,744

West Poland, ME $56,992

Sumner, ME $55,920

Wilton, ME $55,673

Augusta, ME $55,829

Coopers Mills, ME $55,904

Dresden, ME $56,364

East Winthrop, ME $56,002

Farmingdale, ME $56,156

Gardiner, ME $56,258

Randolph, ME $56,156

Hallowell, ME $56,086

Jefferson, ME $55,712

Kents Hill, ME $55,827

Litchfield, ME $56,425

Manchester, ME $55,937

Mount Vernon, ME $55,692

Whitefield, ME $55,936

Palermo, ME $55,620

Sebasco Estates, ME $57,264

Readfield, ME $55,921

Saint Albans, ME $55,476

South Bristol, ME $56,405

Squirrel Island, ME $56,592

Trevett, ME $56,632

Waldoboro, ME $55,701

Walpole, ME $56,315

Washington, ME $55,562

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $56,693

Southport, ME $56,819

Wiscasset, ME $56,532

Woolwich, ME $56,666

Ellsworth, ME $55,336

Addison, ME $55,268

Gouldsboro, ME $55,318

Bar Harbor, ME $55,422

Beals, ME $55,330

Bernard, ME $55,441

Birch Harbor, ME $55,371

Blue Hill, ME $55,395

Brooklin, ME $55,396

Brooksville, ME $55,395

Calais, ME $55,248

Cherryfield, ME $55,185

Columbia Falls, ME $55,182

Corea, ME $55,320

Cranberry Isles, ME $55,333

Cutler, ME $55,186

Deer Isle, ME $55,447

Dennysville, ME $55,134

East Blue Hill, ME $55,397

East Machias, ME $55,186

Eastport, ME $55,350

Franklin, ME $55,324

Frenchboro, ME $55,302

Grand Lake Stream, ME $55,101

Hancock, ME $55,406

Harborside, ME $55,385

Harrington, ME $55,305

Hulls Cove, ME $55,423

Isle Au Haut, ME $55,302

Islesford, ME $55,417

Jonesboro, ME $55,231

Jonesport, ME $55,282

Little Deer Isle, ME $55,440

Lubec, ME $55,213

Bass Harbor, ME $55,442

Machias, ME $55,242

Machiasport, ME $55,268

Meddybemps, ME $55,100

Milbridge, ME $55,327

Mount Desert, ME $55,381

Northeast Harbor, ME $55,417

Sullivan, ME $55,331

Pembroke, ME $55,186

Perry, ME $55,236

Princeton, ME $55,097

Prospect Harbor, ME $55,376

Robbinston, ME $55,174

Salsbury Cove, ME $55,430

Sargentville, ME $55,411

Seal Cove, ME $55,383

Seal Harbor, ME $55,401

Sedgwick, ME $55,405

Sorrento, ME $55,383

Southwest Harbor, ME $55,431

Steuben, ME $55,297

Stonington, ME $55,452

Sunset, ME $55,261

Surry, ME $55,394

Swans Island, ME $55,345

Wesley, ME $55,028

Whiting, ME $55,171

Winter Harbor, ME $55,329

Baileyville, ME $55,154

Houlton, ME $55,039

Ashland, ME $54,959

Benedicta, ME $54,838

Blaine, ME $55,025

Bridgewater, ME $54,895

Caribou, ME $55,138

Clayton Lake, ME $55,038

Crouseville, ME $55,074

Eagle Lake, ME $55,021

Easton, ME $55,082

Estcourt Station, ME $55,061

Fort Fairfield, ME $55,111

Fort Kent, ME $55,135

Fort Kent Mills, ME $55,088

Frenchville, ME $55,150

Grand Isle, ME $55,075

Island Falls, ME $54,844

Limestone, ME $55,095

Madawaska, ME $55,242

Mapleton, ME $55,008

Richmond, ME $56,456

South China, ME $55,676

South Gardiner, ME $56,326

Vienna, ME $55,592

Windsor, ME $55,645

Winthrop, ME $56,160

Bangor, ME $55,375

Abbot, ME $55,385

Aurora, ME $55,083

Bradford, ME $55,349

Bradley, ME $55,351

Brewer, ME $55,372

Brookton, ME $54,897

Brownville, ME $55,190

Brownville Junction, ME $55,531

Bucksport, ME $55,368

Burlington, ME $55,170

Greenbush, ME $55,297

Carmel, ME $55,376

Castine, ME $55,492

Charleston, ME $55,360

Danforth, ME $54,989

Dover Foxcroft, ME $55,392

Corinth, ME $55,370

Eddington, ME $55,357

Holden, ME $55,361

East Millinocket, ME $55,130

East Orland, ME $55,362

Etna, ME $55,389

Exeter, ME $55,379

Frankfort, ME $55,378

Greenville, ME $55,059

Greenville Junction, ME $55,239

Guilford, ME $55,370

Hampden, ME $55,375

Howland, ME $55,244

Hudson, ME $55,366

Kenduskeag, ME $55,371

Kingman, ME $54,931

Lagrange, ME $55,308

Lambert Lake, ME $54,996

Lee, ME $55,157

Levant, ME $55,374

Lincoln, ME $55,153

Mattawamkeag, ME $54,974

Medway, ME $54,988

Milford, ME $55,342

Millinocket, ME $54,905

Milo, ME $55,294

Monson, ME $55,379

Olamon, ME $55,313

Old Town, ME $55,351

Orono, ME $55,366

Orient, ME $54,935

Orland, ME $55,363

Orrington, ME $55,369

Passadumkeag, ME $55,281

Penobscot, ME $55,364

Rockwood, ME $55,144

Sangerville, ME $55,418

Sebec, ME $55,329

Shirley Mills, ME $55,345

Springfield, ME $55,013

Stetson, ME $55,383

Stillwater, ME $55,368

Topsfield, ME $54,944

Vanceboro, ME $54,991

Waite, ME $55,020

West Enfield, ME $55,268

Winn, ME $55,048

Winterport, ME $55,375

Wytopitlock, ME $54,853

Bath, ME $57,059

Alna, ME $56,150

Boothbay, ME $56,532

Boothbay Harbor, ME $56,659

Bristol, ME $56,190

Chamberlain, ME $56,286

Damariscotta, ME $56,155

East Boothbay, ME $56,573

Friendship, ME $55,829

Georgetown, ME $56,986

Isle Of Springs, ME $56,533

Bremen, ME $56,034

Newcastle, ME $56,178

New Harbor, ME $56,375

Nobleboro, ME $55,955

Edgecomb, ME $56,368

Pemaquid, ME $56,320

Phippsburg, ME $57,216

Cushing, ME $55,646

Round Pond, ME $56,179

Sandy Point, ME $55,374

Searsmont, ME $55,505

Searsport, ME $55,383

Shawmut, ME $55,743

Skowhegan, ME $55,621

Smithfield, ME $55,651

Solon, ME $55,621

Stockton Springs, ME $55,374

Stratton, ME $55,575

Strong, ME $55,623

Temple, ME $55,601

West Forks, ME $55,281

Thorndike, ME $55,431

Troy, ME $55,415

Unity, ME $55,484

Vassalboro, ME $55,655

West Farmington, ME $55,816

Berwick, ME $59,157

Cape Neddick, ME $59,608

Eliot, ME $60,397

Kittery, ME $60,572

Kittery Point, ME $60,117

North Berwick, ME $58,700

Ogunquit, ME $59,233

South Berwick, ME $59,753

York, ME $60,094

York Beach, ME $59,806

York Harbor, ME $60,109

Acton, ME $57,025

Alfred, ME $57,833

Bailey Island, ME $57,597

Bar Mills, ME $57,741

Biddeford, ME $57,760

Biddeford Pool, ME $57,761

Bowdoinham, ME $56,632

Bridgton, ME $56,535

Brownfield, ME $56,485

Brunswick, ME $57,300

Bustins Island, ME $57,705

Cape Porpoise, ME $58,019

Casco, ME $57,207

Center Lovell, ME $56,118

Chebeague Island, ME $57,832

Cliff Island, ME $57,958

Cornish, ME $57,136

Cumberland Center, ME $57,892

Denmark, ME $56,477

East Baldwin, ME $57,282

Lebanon, ME $58,236

East Parsonsfield, ME $56,835

Sebago, ME $57,136

East Waterboro, ME $57,571

Freeport, ME $57,600

Fryeburg, ME $56,193

Gorham, ME $57,841

Gray, ME $57,489

Harrison, ME $56,225

Hiram, ME $56,959

Hollis Center, ME $57,643

Kennebunk, ME $58,062

Kennebunkport, ME $57,843

Parsonsfield, ME $56,833

Limerick, ME $57,360

Limington, ME $57,345

Long Island, ME $58,056

Lovell, ME $56,037

Moody, ME $58,776

Naples, ME $56,970

Newfield, ME $57,266

North Bridgton, ME $56,564

North Waterboro, ME $57,470

Windham, ME $57,783

Ocean Park, ME $57,805

Old Orchard Beach, ME $57,844

Orrs Island, ME $57,548

Porter, ME $56,642

Pownal, ME $57,510

Scarborough, ME $58,039

Raymond, ME $57,388

Saco, ME $57,809

Sanford, ME $58,103

Sebago Lake, ME $57,344

Shapleigh, ME $57,564

South Casco, ME $57,422

South Freeport, ME $57,571

Harpswell, ME $57,537

South Windham, ME $57,891

Springvale, ME $57,765

Standish, ME $57,584

Steep Falls, ME $57,460

Topsham, ME $57,104

Waterboro, ME $57,678

Waterford, ME $56,164

Wells, ME $58,662

West Baldwin, ME $57,180

Westbrook, ME $58,054

Buxton, ME $57,744

West Kennebunk, ME $58,032

West Newfield, ME $56,985

Yarmouth, ME $57,838

North Yarmouth, ME $57,717

Mars Hill, ME $55,079

Monticello, ME $54,968

New Limerick, ME $55,004

New Sweden, ME $55,078

Oakfield, ME $54,947

Oxbow, ME $54,723

Patten, ME $54,759

Perham, ME $55,040

Portage, ME $55,011

Presque Isle, ME $55,152

Saint Agatha, ME $55,124

Saint David, ME $55,113

Saint Francis, ME $55,039

Sheridan, ME $54,974

Sherman, ME $54,892

Stacyville, ME $54,824

Sinclair, ME $55,022

Smyrna Mills, ME $54,857

Wallagrass, ME $55,083

Stockholm, ME $55,030

Van Buren, ME $55,098

Washburn, ME $55,076

Westfield, ME $55,001

Rockland, ME $55,616

Camden, ME $55,611

Glen Cove, ME $55,592

Hope, ME $55,590

Islesboro, ME $55,447

Lincolnville, ME $55,493

Lincolnville Center, ME $55,494

Matinicus, ME $55,401

Monhegan, ME $55,992

North Haven, ME $55,439

Owls Head, ME $55,514

Port Clyde, ME $55,825

Rockport, ME $55,597

South Thomaston, ME $55,515

Spruce Head, ME $55,548

Tenants Harbor, ME $55,709

Thomaston, ME $55,555

Union, ME $55,587

Vinalhaven, ME $55,439

Warren, ME $55,529

West Rockport, ME $55,604

Waterville, ME $55,726

Albion, ME $55,638

Anson, ME $55,676

Athens, ME $55,521

Belfast, ME $55,493

Belgrade, ME $55,620

Belgrade Lakes, ME $55,563

Bingham, ME $55,516

Brooks, ME $55,402

Burnham, ME $55,457

Cambridge, ME $55,445

Canaan, ME $55,537

Caratunk, ME $55,411

China Village, ME $55,790

Clinton, ME $55,555

Corinna, ME $55,402

Detroit, ME $55,420

Dexter, ME $55,475

Dixmont, ME $55,394

East Newport, ME $55,400

East Vassalboro, ME $55,688

Eustis, ME $55,350

Fairfield, ME $55,649

Farmington, ME $55,694

Garland, ME $55,373

Farmington Falls, ME $55,785

Nursing LPN Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Nursing LPN roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Nursing LPN positions in Biotechnology or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Nursing LPN as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Nursing LPN

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$70,454	$34.0	25%
Healthcare	$62,000	$30.0	10%

Nursing LPN Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nursing LPN's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$53,229

Average $56,363/year

$59,610

$4,436

Average $4,697/month

$4,968

$1,024

Average $1,084/week

$1,146

$26

Average $27/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,610	$4,968	$1,146	$29
Average	$56,363	$4,697	$1,084	$27
25th Percentile	$53,229	$4,436	$1,024	$26

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