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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse Secretary in Portland, ME is $37,848. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,533 to $41,874, with most professionals earning between $31,516 and $45,539.

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What is a Nurse Secretary?

A Nurse Secretary is responsible for providing administrative support to nursing staff and ensuring the smooth operation of the nursing unit. This may include scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, answering phone calls, and coordinating communication between patients, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, nurse secretaries may also be responsible for ordering supplies, managing inventory, and assisting with other clerical tasks as needed. They play a crucial role in helping the nursing team provide efficient and effective care to patients.

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What is the average salary for Nurse Secretary in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nurse Secretary in Portland, ME. The base salary for Nurse Secretary ranges from $34,533 to $41,874 with the average base salary of $37,848. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,589 to $41,936 with the average total cash compensation of $37,897.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $37,848 $34,533 - $41,874
Bonus $49 $56 - $62
Total Pay $37,897 $34,589 - $41,936
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,533 - $41,874 COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,533 - $41,874 COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,190 - $41,458 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,190 - $41,458 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,509 - $41,844 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,465 - $41,790 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
See salaries for Nurse Secretary in locations close to Portland, ME. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Secretary LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $181,107 MAXIMUM SALARY $286,883
JOB TITLE Medical Secretary LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $40,161 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,234
JOB TITLE Corporate Secretary LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $196,002 MAXIMUM SALARY $251,884
JOB TITLE Floor Secretary LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $38,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,000
JOB TITLE Secretary II LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $48,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,330
JOB TITLE Secretary III LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $56,570 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,820
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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

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