As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Maine is $65,605, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,262 weekly, or $5,467 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Maine vary widely, spanning from $52,623 to $80,318. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,810) and 75th percentile ($73,307), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,318 per year. This $14,497 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Maine Correctional Nurse often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Maine currently ranks 26 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $52,623 ME September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $58,810 ME September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $65,605 ME September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $73,307 ME September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $80,318 ME September 01, 2026
25% $58,810 10% $52,623 90% $80,318 75% $73,307 $65,605 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Saco, ME Avg. Salary $69,069 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Windham, ME Avg. Salary $69,039 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbot, ME Avg. Salary $66,173 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acton, ME Avg. Salary $68,133 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, ME Avg. Salary $66,034 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, ME Avg. Salary $66,476 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alfred, ME Avg. Salary $69,099 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alna, ME Avg. Salary $67,088 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Andover, ME Avg. Salary $66,340 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anson, ME Avg. Salary $66,521 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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