Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $59,940 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $48,420
90th percentile $79,090
Employed locally 250
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,420
    25th
    $56,010
    50th (median)
    $59,940
    75th
    $68,020
    90th
    $79,090

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $46,440
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,860
    Security Guards $39,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,340
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northeast Maine is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northeast Maine is 21.4% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,420 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,010.