Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • Nursing Instructors in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $73,890 per year or $35.52 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maine Nursing Instructors who work in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Instructors 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 #2 in Maine for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #118 in the nation for salary and #251 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #190 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Maine

Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Instructors earn an average of $73,890 or $35.52 per hour which is 4% less than the Maine average salary of $77,390.

AverageSouthwest Maine Nonmetropolitan AreaMaine% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.52$37.21-4.52%
Annual Salary$73,890$77,390-4.52%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Instructors earn an average of $73,890 or $35.52 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,040.

AverageSouthwest Maine Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.52$39.44-9.93%
Annual Salary$73,890$82,040-9.93%
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 Instructors in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $79,933 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $77,390. 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 $77,390.
  • Maine cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,965.
  • Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $73,890.
  • Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,933.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area$73,89092.44%$79,933
Maine$77,39096.78%$79,965
U.S.$82,040$82,040
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 Instructors earn between $59,530 and $93,220 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Instructors earn more than $113,100, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Instructors .

Approximately 10% of Nursing Instructors earn under $47,960, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Instructors .

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $47,960
15%2 – 4 years8$47,960 – $59,530
25%5 – 9 years12$59,530 – $73,010
25%10 – 14 years12$73,010 – $93,220
15%15 – 20 years8$73,010 – $113,100
10%20+ years5Above $113,100
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 $73,890, Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Instructors tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($203,340), and Nurse Practitioners ($114,970).

However, Nursing Instructors tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($34,030), LPNs ($50,100), and Registered Nurses ($72,150).

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 Instructors

The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.

Nursing Instructors earn an average of $73,890 per year or $35.52 per hour in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Instructors earn an average of $79,933 per year or $38 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).


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