First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $64,500 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $58,490
90th percentile $81,720
Employed locally 50
National median $76,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,490
    25th
    $62,840
    50th (median)
    $64,500
    75th
    $65,440
    90th
    $81,720

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary vs area income 73% Median First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    Fresno, CA $129,860
    El Centro, CA $127,920
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $127,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,850
    California $127,380

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,450
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $110,830
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $107,990

    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
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$55,010
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Portland, ME is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in Portland, ME is 15.5% below the national median of $76,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Portland?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,490 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,840.