How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Maine?
$67,050a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Maine. That is $32.24 an hour or $5,588 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.24
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,930Median: $67,050Highest 10%: $91,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,930 | $26.89 | |
| 25th | $61,230 | $29.44 | |
| Median | $67,050 | $32.24 | |
| 75th | $76,550 | $36.80 | |
| 90th | $91,270 | $43.88 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $73,600 |
| Bangor, ME | $71,340 |
| Lewiston, ME | $66,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 31. Montana | $70,050 |
| 32. New Mexico | $69,180 |
| 33. Vermont | $68,910 |
| 34. Maine | $67,050 |
| 35. Idaho | $66,990 |
| 36. Wyoming | $66,140 |
| 37. Virginia | $65,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $32.24 ($67,050 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $67,050 against $76,210 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Maine rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Maine ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $73,600 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.