Ambulatory Care Nurse salary in Maine
A ambulatory care nurse in Maine earns an estimated $85,250 a year ($40.99/hr) — about 11% below the U.S. average, with most between $78,290 and $99,430. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Ambulatory Care Nurse — Maine
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$85,250
-11% vs nationalHourly
$40.99/hr
- Typical range
- $78,290–$99,430
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $104,810
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $72,680
- Newer nurses
Ambulatory Care Nurse pay by city in Maine
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | $86,700 | $41.68 |
Ambulatory Care Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Maine compares to states with similar ambulatory care nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Maine
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects ambulatory care nurse pay in Maine
Pay near the national median. For a ambulatory care nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
Public wage data does not report Ambulatory Care Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Maine (May 2025) and applies a 0.98× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official Maine wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $95,600 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Maine, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Maine make this page more precise over time.
Ambulatory Care Nurse salary in Maine — FAQ
- How much does a ambulatory care nurse make in Maine?
- A ambulatory care nurse in Maine earns an estimated $85,250 a year — about $40.99 an hour, with most between $78,290 and $99,430. That's about 11% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Maine's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Maine a good state for ambulatory care nurses?
- For pay, Maine sits about 11% below the national average for ambulatory care nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $85,250 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Maine pays ambulatory care nurses the most?
- Among Maine metros we track, Portland tends to have the highest estimated pay for ambulatory care nurses, at roughly $86,700 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Maine ambulatory care nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a ambulatory care nurse is about $95,600 a year, versus an estimated $85,250 in Maine — about 11% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Ambulatory Care Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Maine (May 2025) and applies a 0.98× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national ambulatory care nurse pay adjusted for Maine. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.