Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $55,010 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.45
10th percentile $48,400
90th percentile $59,040
Employed locally 340
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,400
    25th
    $49,980
    50th (median)
    $55,010
    75th
    $58,920
    90th
    $59,040

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 62% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    Merced, CA $98,550
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $86,930

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $47,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,550
    Security Guards $44,100
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $42,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $76,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Portland, ME is $26.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Portland, ME is 5.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $48,400 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,980.