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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Nurse Practitioner Salary After Tax in Lewiston

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท ME ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.91

Nurse Practitioner Salary Range

25th Percentile

$102,000

Take-home:

$73,344

$6,112/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$124,000

Take-home:

$87,135

$7,261/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$148,000

Take-home:

$101,823

$8,485/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $124,000

Gross Salary$124,000
Federal Tax(15.3%)โ€“$19,007
ME State Taxโ€“$8,372
Social Securityโ€“$7,688
Medicareโ€“$1,798
Annual Take-Home$87,135
$7,261Monthly
$3,351Bi-Weekly
29.73%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Lewiston

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)14.5% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,050/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,320/mo

COL Index

0.91

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,815/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $7,261 ($87,132/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,631

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$2,178

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,452

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$43,566

Wants / year

$26,140

Savings / year

$17,426

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Nurse Practitioner salary in Lewiston?

The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Lewiston (ME) is $124,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $102,000 and the 75th percentile is $148,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Lewiston?

At the median salary of $124,000, a Nurse Practitioner in ME takes home approximately $87,135 per year ($7,261/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 29.73%.

Can a Nurse Practitioner afford rent in Lewiston?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Lewiston is $1,050/month. On the median Nurse Practitioner salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 14.5%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,815/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Nurse Practitioner salaries in Lewiston?

Lewiston has a cost-of-living index of 0.91 (1.00 = national average). Lewiston is 9% cheaper than the US average, so the Nurse Practitioner salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.