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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Maine (2026)
$35.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,209/year ($4,684/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 760 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $73,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,209 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $73,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,274 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,600 |
| Maine state income tax | −$4,117 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,209 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,684 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Maine?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Maine is $73,200 per year ($35.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,530 and $77,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Maine?
- On the median salary of $73,200, a single filer in Maine takes home about $56,209 per year ($4,684 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 760 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.