Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. The Maine median is computed from live postings with disclosed, non-estimated salary on NP Hiring.
Cost-of-living index: 99-1% vs. national average
Living costs in Bangor run about 1% below the national average (100), per NP Hiring's city dataset.
This is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) role. The state practice rules below apply to nurse practitioners.
AANP classification: Full Practice
Maine NPs may prescribe from licensure, including controlled substances in schedules II through V, but must practice for at least 24 months under the supervision of a licensed physician or a supervising NP, or be employed by a clinic or hospital whose medical director is a licensed physician, before practicing independently. A 2026 law replaces this requirement once the Board of Nursing adopts new practice standards by rule, so confirm the current requirement with the Board. Classification source: AANP State Practice Environment
