How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Maine?
$52,730a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Maine. That is $25.35 an hour or $4,394 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.35
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,640Median: $52,730Highest 10%: $60,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| 25th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| Median | $52,730 | $25.35 | |
| 75th | $58,230 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $60,510 | $29.09 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $54,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 28. Iowa | $53,040 |
| 29. South Dakota | $53,040 |
| 30. West Virginia | $52,890 |
| 31. Maine | $52,730 |
| 32. Texas | $52,670 |
| 33. North Dakota | $52,460 |
| 34. Tennessee | $50,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $25.35 ($52,730 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $52,730 against $58,940 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Maine rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Maine ranks 31 of 49 states.
Which city in Maine pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $54,930 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.