Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $74,740 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.94
10th percentile $57,970
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 150
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,970
    25th
    $64,590
    50th (median)
    $74,740
    75th
    $92,810
    90th
    $104,330

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,980
    Firefighters$46,480
    Security Guards$39,820
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southwest Maine is $35.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southwest Maine is 20.1% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $57,970 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,590.