Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Maine
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $114,970 or $55.28 per hour which is 1% less than the Maine average salary of $116,370.
| Average | Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | Maine | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $55.28 | $55.95 | -1.20% |
| Annual Salary | $114,970 | $116,370 | -1.20% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $114,970 or $55.28 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.
| Average | Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $55.28 | $56.75 | -2.59% |
| Annual Salary | $114,970 | $118,040 | -2.60% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $124,373 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $116,370. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area | $114,970 | 92.44% | $124,373 |
| Maine | $116,370 | 96.78% | $120,242 |
| U.S. | $118,040 | – | $118,040 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $99,160 and $127,060 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $152,440, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $95,970, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 38 | Under $95,970 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 57 | $95,970 – $99,160 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 95 | $99,160 – $100,770 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 95 | $100,770 – $127,060 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 57 | $100,770 – $152,440 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 38 | Above $152,440 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $114,970, Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($203,340).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($34,030), LPNs ($50,100), Registered Nurses ($72,150), and Nursing Instructors ($73,890).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $203,340 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $114,970 |
| Nursing Instructors | $73,890 |
| Registered Nurses | $72,150 |
| LPNs | $50,100 |
| Nursing Assistants | $34,030 |
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