Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Maine
Private Detectives and Investigators in Maine earn a median of $43,830 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,550; the top 10% earn over $67,230. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
States ranked near Maine
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- Compliance Managers$115,920 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
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- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts$109,060 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,420 median in Maine
- Insurance Underwriters$95,510 median in Maine
Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Maine
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Maine?
The median is $43,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,550 and the top 10% earn over $67,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 49 (−14% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.