How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Portland?
$54,930a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $26.41 an hour or $4,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.41
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,860Median: $54,930Highest 10%: $62,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,860 | $23.97 | |
| 25th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| Median | $54,930 | $26.41 | |
| 75th | $58,230 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $62,340 | $29.97 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $26.41 ($54,930 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $54,930 against $58,940 nationally, 7% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $52,730, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
133 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,340 or more.
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.