Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) salary in Maine
Maine nurse anesthetists earn a median of $247,470 a year ($118.98 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025. That is 5% above the national median of $236,590, and ranks 22nd of 44 states.
Median, Maine
$247,470
Mean $259,370
Middle half earns
$235,480 to $274,360
US: $206,730 to $294,350
Employed in Maine
380
1.78x the national concentration
Where Maine sits in the range
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Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by percentile
Ten percent of Maine nurse anesthetists earned less than $219,970 and ten percent earned more than $336,050, a spread of $116,080. Where you land depends mostly on specialty, setting, experience and how the productivity pay is built, which is why two offers in the same city can be far apart.
| Percentile | Maine | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $219,970 | $155,250 | +41.7% |
| 25th | $235,480 | $206,730 | +13.9% |
| Median | $247,470 | $236,590 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $274,360 | $294,350 | -6.8% |
| 90th | $336,050 | $339,500 | -1.0% |
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) pay by metro area
BLS published CRNA pay for 3 metro areas that include part of Maine. Portland-South Portland, ME has the highest median at $256,620. Metro estimates rest on smaller samples than the statewide figure, so treat a low-precision row as a direction, not a number.
| Metro area | Employed | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, MEmoderate precision | 190 | $256,620 | $224,880 to $274,170 |
| Bangor, MElow precision | 80 | $239,000 | $239,000 to $269,860 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | 60 | $247,470 | $235,740 to $296,800 |
How CRNA pay compares with other clinicians in Maine
| Occupation | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) | $247,470 | $236,590 |
| Physician assistant | $131,170 | $135,880 |
| Nurse practitioner | $130,260 | $132,300 |
| Registered nurse | $86,990 | $97,550 |
The Maine CRNA workforce
BLS counts 380 nurse anesthetists on Maine payrolls, or 0.59 for every 1,000 jobs in the state, more concentrated than in the country as a whole.
Using these numbers when you negotiate
A state median is a reference point, not a target. If an offer comes in under $235,480, it sits in the bottom quarter of what Maine nurse anesthetists earn, and you should know why before you sign: a new-grad rate, a light schedule, or a base kept low because a productivity bonus is supposed to make up the difference. If it is above $274,360, ask what is expected in return, such as call, volume targets or a longer non-compete.
Compare the whole package, not the base: how the bonus is calculated, call pay, CME, PTO and who pays malpractice tail coverage. The negotiation guide and the contract checklist walk through each term.
Questions about CRNA pay in Maine
How much does a CRNA make in Maine?
The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists in Maine was $247,470 in May 2025, and the mean was $259,370, per the BLS. The middle half earned between $235,480 and $274,360.
What is the hourly rate for nurse anesthetists in Maine?
The median hourly wage was $118.98 and the mean was $124.70. BLS computes hourly figures from annual pay assuming a full-time year, so per-shift or per-diem rates can differ.
Where do CRNAs earn the most in Maine?
Among Maine metro areas with published data, Portland-South Portland, ME had the highest median at $256,620, and Bangor, ME the lowest at $239,000.
How does Maine rank for CRNA pay?
Maine ranks 22nd of 44 states (including DC) by median CRNA pay, 5% above the national median of $236,590. Pay is only half the picture: compare it with what housing and taxes cost where you would live.
How many nurse anesthetists work in Maine?
BLS estimated 380 nurse anesthetists employed in Maine in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (bls.gov/oes), SOC 29-1151, all industries and ownerships. NPI counts: NPPES monthly file, August 2026 (CMS, public domain). BLS wages are straight-time pay: they include production bonuses but leave out overtime, shift differentials, non-production bonuses and benefits, and they exclude the self-employed.
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