How much does a Dental Nurse make in Portland, ME?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Portland, ME is $40,945. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,964 to $44,757, with most professionals earning between $35,249 and $48,227.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $35,249 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $37,964 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $40,945 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $44,757 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $48,227 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
25% $37,964 10% $35,249 90% $48,227 75% $44,757 $40,945 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Nurse in Portland, ME. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $37,964 to $44,757 with the average base salary of $40,945. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,964 to $44,757 with the average total cash compensation of $40,945.

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About Portland, Maine    Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a m....More

Portland, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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