Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Maine
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Maine
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Maine earn a median salary of $85,665 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.5% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 520 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Maine, with salaries ranging from $74,740 to $104,330 depending on location.
$85,665
Avg median salary in Maine
$104,330
Highest paying metro
$74,740
Lowest paying metro
520
Employed in Maine
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Maine
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Maine | $104,330 | $80,740 | $107,240 | 130 |
| Bangor, ME | $85,230 | $75,450 | $113,250 | 60 |
| Portland, ME | $78,360 | $74,670 | $102,440 | 180 |
| Southwest Maine | $74,740 | $64,590 | $92,810 | 150 |