verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Police Officer Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$67,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$32.24/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
2,120
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,088 #35 of 51

Police Officer pay in Maine, explained

Police officers in Maine earn a median of $67,050 per year ($32.24 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $55,930, while the most experienced police officers reach about $91,270. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $67,050 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $67,050 is worth about $69,088 in national buying power — ranking Maine #35 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$55,930
$26.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$67,050
$32.24/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$91,270
$43.88/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $67,050 $69,088
New Hampshire $71,640 $68,776 −$4,590

Police Officer in Maine: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Maine?

Police officers in Maine earn a median of $67,050 per year ($32.24 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Maine pay police officers well?

At $67,050, Maine pays 12% below the national median for police officers. An estimated 2,120 work in the state.

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