Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $61,770 -19% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $54,280
90th percentile $76,750
Employed locally 510
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,280
    25th
    $57,150
    50th (median)
    $61,770
    75th
    $70,080
    90th
    $76,750

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,980
    Firefighters $46,480
    Security Guards $39,820
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $40,130
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southwest Maine is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southwest Maine is 19% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $54,280 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,150.