Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Maine
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Maine have a median of $67,050 a year, below the national $76,210 (−12%); the state ranks 34th of 51 states by median. Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers earn 30% more than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $71,640. Maine employs 2,120 police and sheriff's patrol officers, 3.32 per 1,000 jobs, the 44th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.77 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $26.89 | $29.44 | $32.24 | $36.81 | $43.88 | $33.57 | 2,120 | 3.32 | 0.77 |
| Annual | $55,930 | $61,230 | $67,050 | $76,550 | $91,270 | $69,830 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.84 | $28.50 | $36.64 | $46.93 | $55.35 | $38.08 | 670,520 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,510 | $59,290 | $76,210 | $97,600 | $115,120 | $79,200 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 34th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 44th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.77
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.32
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for police and sheriff's patrol officers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $35.38 | $73,600 | $61,050 | $92,350 | 860 | 2.99 | 0.69 |
| Bangor, ME | $34.30 | $71,340 | $50,980 | $97,920 | 270 | 3.68 | 0.85 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $31.99 | $66,530 | $56,980 | $99,610 | 140 | 2.95 | 0.68 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $30.37 | $63,170 | $56,340 | $87,070 | 590 | 4.16 | 0.96 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $29.75 | $61,890 | $47,000 | $83,180 | 270 | 4.23 | 0.98 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $32.24 | $67,050 | 2,120 | 0.77 |
| New Hampshire | $34.44 | $71,640 | 2,460 | 0.83 |
See the national page for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.