SOC 33-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers — Maine
Maine · 1 metro areas compared
In Maine the median wage is $67,750.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maine the median wage is $67,750. That is 13.1% lower than the national median of $77,970. Pay ranges from under $57,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,730 to $73,460.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Maine ranks number 35th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $70,430. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 229th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,160 | −26.7% |
| 25th | $64,730 | −17.0% |
| Median (50th) | $67,750 | −13.1% |
| 75th | $73,460 | −5.8% |
| 90th | $82,190 | +5.4% |
| Mean | $69,570 | −10.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maine
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $70,430 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $67,750 goes as far as $69,773 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,773US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,750 a year, 13.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,160 to $82,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $70,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Maine?
The median annual wage is $67,750, or $32.57 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,970, so pay in Maine is 13.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $82,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,160 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $70,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Maine. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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