High-paying nursing jobs in Portland

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 411 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $51,465 and $208,566 per year. Nursing Assistant, Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Portland, ME.

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Updated Oct 09, 2026
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Portland, ME
Maine
Job openings (Portland)

Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Portland

$208,566 per year

Maine

$172,015 per year

Nurse Practitioner

Portland

$91.33 per hour

Maine

$107 per hour

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Portland

$2,836 per week

Maine

$2,634 per week

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Portland

$2,501 per week

Maine

$2,448 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Portland

$2,437 per week

Maine

$2,204 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Portland

$2,387 per week

Maine

$2,277 per week

Registered Nurse

Portland

$2,277 per week

Maine

$2,102 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Portland

$2,245 per week

Maine

$2,101 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Portland

$35.09 per hour

Maine

$36.92 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Portland

$22.78 per hour

Maine

$22.84 per hour

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