Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $85,230 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.97
10th percentile $57,970
90th percentile $142,190
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,970
    25th
    $75,450
    50th (median)
    $85,230
    75th
    $113,250
    90th
    $142,190

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 135% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $112,100
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $109,830
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $107,240
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $106,230
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $106,110

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,700
    Firefighters $48,340
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,080
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $71,660
    School Bus Monitors $37,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Bangor, ME is $40.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.66 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Bangor, ME is 8.9% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Bangor?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $57,970 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,450.