Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Maine
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Maine earn a median of $52,730 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,640; the top 10% earn over $60,510. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Bailiffs$62,800 median in Maine
- Security Guards$39,100 median in Maine
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$67,050 median in Maine
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$67,750 median in Maine
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57,200 median in Maine
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$49,940 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Maine
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Maine?
The median is $52,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,640 and the top 10% earn over $60,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 49 (−11% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.