Nurse Anesthetist Salary in Maine: $261,634 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Maine's 10 metropolitan areas, the average median nurse anesthetist pay sits at $261,634/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-1151. Because Maine sits at BEA RPP 99.6 (0% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $262,685 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Portland ($256,620), South Portland ($255,522), Lewiston ($247,470).
Nurse anesthetists in Maine can expect an average median salary of $261,635 in 2026, which is 5.1% higher than the national median of $248,893. The highest-paying city in the state is Portland, where salaries reach $269,964, while Brunswick offers the lowest at $229,398, creating a salary gap of $40,566. This difference is primarily driven by factors such as demand for specialized medical services, cost of living variations, and the concentration of healthcare facilities in metropolitan areas. In Maine, state licensing requirements are stringent, and nurse anesthetists must adhere to specific scope of practice laws, which allow them to perform a variety of anesthetic procedures independently. The job market for nurse anesthetists is projected to grow at an annual rate of 5.20%, reflecting increasing demand for anesthesia services across various healthcare settings. Top cities for employment and salary in 2026 include South Portland at $268,809, Lewiston at $260,338, Auburn at $260,266, and Bangor at $251,428. With a total of 365 nurse anesthetists employed in the state, the outlook remains strong, suggesting a healthy environment for career growth and stability in this field.
Maine Nurse Anesthetist Salary Range
Overall salary range in Maine: $157,263 (lowest entry-level) to $378,897 (highest top earner)
Maine vs National Average
Maine nurse anesthetists earn 5.12% more than the national median (+$12,741/year difference).
Maine Nurse Anesthetist Salary Distribution (2026)
Nurse Anesthetist salaries in Maine range from $204,607 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $344,585 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $261,634. The Maine median is $12,741 above the US national median of $248,893. The average hourly rate is $125.79/hr. Approximately 365 nurse anesthetists are employed across 10 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$187,635
2025 BLS Actual
$248,702
2026 Current Est.
$261,634
2019–2027 Growth
+46.7%
Salary Trajectory for Nurse Anesthetists in Maine (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 5.20% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $187,635 | Actual |
| 2020 | $197,670 | Actual |
| 2021 | $195,610 | Actual |
| 2022 | $184,180 | Actual |
| 2023 | $217,465 | Actual |
| 2024 | $223,499 | Actual |
| 2025 | $248,702 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $261,634 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $275,239 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Maine metropolitan area, the median nurse anesthetist salary grew 32.5% from $187,635 (2019) to $248,702 (2025). At a 5.20% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $275,239 by 2027 — a total increase of $87,604 (46.69%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Maine metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 5.20% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Maine
Lowest Paying Cities in Maine
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Brunswick | $229,398 |
| Sanford | $231,579 |
| Augusta | $233,760 |
| Biddeford | $234,543 |
| Scarborough | $236,519 |
Best Value Cities for Nurse Anesthetists in Maine
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Maine cities offer the most purchasing power for nurse anesthetists.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $260,338 | 94.736 | $274,804 |
| South Portland | $268,809 | 99.6 | $269,889 |
| Portland | $269,964 | 101.858 | $265,040 |
| Auburn | $260,266 | 99.6 | $261,311 |
| Bangor | $251,428 | 96.508 | $260,526 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Maine
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $204,607 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $261,634 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $344,585 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Maine metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 10 Cities in Maine
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $269,964 |
| 2 | South Portland | $268,809 |
| 3 | Lewiston | $260,338 |
| 4 | Auburn | $260,266 |
| 5 | Bangor | $251,428 |
| 6 | Scarborough | $236,519 |
| 7 | Biddeford | $234,543 |
| 8 | Augusta | $233,760 |
| 9 | Sanford | $231,579 |
| 10 | Brunswick | $229,398 |
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Written by Alexandra Johnson, MSN, CRNA
Career Analyst
Alexandra Johnson has 10 years of experience as a nurse anesthetist. She specializes in anesthesia for orthopedic surgeries. She works in a regional medical center.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 5.20% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 nurse anesthetist compensation across Maine. State averages are employment-weighted across 10 metro areas — larger metro areas with more nurse anesthetistscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.20%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for nurse anesthetists (SOC 29-1151).
Compiled and verified by Alexandra Johnson, MSN, CRNA, a licensed nurse anesthetist with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov