How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Maine?
$88,310a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Maine. That is $42.46 an hour or $7,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.46
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,290Median: $88,310Highest 10%: $120,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,290 | $30.43 | |
| 25th | $75,210 | $36.16 | |
| Median | $88,310 | $42.46 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.55 | |
| 90th | $120,400 | $57.90 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bangor, ME | $88,710 |
| Portland, ME | $79,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 25. Texas | $90,510 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $89,290 |
| 27. Rhode Island | $88,450 |
| 28. Maine | $88,310 |
| 29. New Mexico | $86,840 |
| 30. North Dakota | $82,290 |
| 31. Wyoming | $81,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $42.46 ($88,310 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $88,310 against $93,790 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Maine rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Maine ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Bangor, ME, with a median of $88,710 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.