Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Maine
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Maine earn a median of $67,050 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,120
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,930; the top 10% earn over $91,270. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Bailiffs$62,800 median in Maine
- Animal Control Workers$49,660 median in Maine
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$67,050 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,140 median in Maine
- Security Guards$39,100 median in Maine
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$88,310 median in Maine
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Maine
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Maine?
The median is $67,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,930 and the top 10% earn over $91,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.