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Nursing Assistant Salary in Maine (2026)
$22.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,647/year ($3,137/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,540 Nursing Assistant jobs in Maine (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $47,070 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 $37,647 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,468 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,601 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,353 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,647 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,137 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Maine?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Maine is $47,070 per year ($22.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,200 and $50,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Maine?
- On the median salary of $47,070, a single filer in Maine takes home about $37,647 per year ($3,137 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 8,540 Nursing Assistant 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.