Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,860 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.57
10th percentile $41,640
90th percentile $56,710
Employed locally 120
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,640
    25th
    $42,440
    50th (median)
    $44,860
    75th
    $53,630
    90th
    $56,710

    Top-paying metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,940
    Firefighters$46,440
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$104,330
    Security Guards$39,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80,340
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Northeast Maine is $21.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.30 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Northeast Maine is 22.6% below the national median of $57,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $41,640 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,440.