Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 2,620.
  • Nursing Assistants in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $34,030 per year or $16.36 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maine Nursing Assistants who work in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Maine for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Maine for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #132 in the nation for salary and #251 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #104 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Maine

Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,030 or $16.36 per hour which is almost same as Maine average salary of $34,360.

AverageSouthwest Maine Nonmetropolitan AreaMaine% Difference
Hourly Wage$16.36$16.52-0.97%
Annual Salary$34,030$34,360-0.96%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,030 or $16.36 per hour which is 2% more than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageSouthwest Maine Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$16.36$15.992.31%
Annual Salary$34,030$33,2502.35%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Assistants in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $36,813 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $34,360. 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.

  • Maine average salary is $34,360.
  • Maine cost-of-living adjusted salary is $35,503.
  • Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $34,030.
  • Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $36,813.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area$34,03092.44%$36,813
Maine$34,36096.78%$35,503
U.S.$33,250$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $29,130 and $36,520 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $37,540, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $29,020, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year262Under $29,020
15%2 – 4 years393$29,020 – $29,130
25%5 – 9 years655$29,130 – $36,050
25%10 – 14 years655$36,050 – $36,520
15%15 – 20 years393$36,050 – $37,540
10%20+ years262Above $37,540
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $34,030, Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($203,340), Nurse Practitioners ($114,970), Nursing Instructors ($73,890), Registered Nurses ($72,150), and LPNs ($50,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$203,340
Nurse Practitioners$114,970
Nursing Instructors $73,890
Registered Nurses$72,150
LPNs$50,100
Nursing Assistants$34,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 2,620.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,030 per year or $16.36 per hour in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $36,813 per year or $18 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Anesthetists($203,340), Nurse Practitioners($114,970), Nursing Instructors ($73,890).


Additional Salary Reports for Nursing Assistants in Maine cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Nursing Assistants: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data