Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $70,080 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.69
10th percentile $51,730
90th percentile $99,080
Employed locally 250
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,730
    25th
    $62,340
    50th (median)
    $70,080
    75th
    $80,500
    90th
    $99,080

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 111% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $112,630
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $97,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,880
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,870
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $91,600

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,700
    Firefighters $48,340
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,580
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $85,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $71,660
    School Bus Monitors $37,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Bangor, ME is $33.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.08 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Bangor, ME is 8.1% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $51,730 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,340.