First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $99,480 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.83
10th percentile $79,020
90th percentile $128,390
Employed locally 140
National median $105,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,020
    25th
    $85,960
    50th (median)
    $99,480
    75th
    $108,710
    90th
    $128,390

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary vs area income 112% Median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $177,610
    Vallejo, CA $176,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $173,900
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $169,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $168,660
    Napa, CA $168,580

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $158,230
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,240
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $124,720
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $124,170
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,800
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $121,310

    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 Police and Detectives make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Portland, ME is $47.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.01 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary in Portland, ME is 6.1% below the national median of $105,980. 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 Police and Detectives in Portland?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn around $79,020 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,960.