Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Portland-South Portland, ME
SOC 33-9021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$46,610
per year in Portland-South Portland, ME
Middle half
$42,510–$59,890
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
100
in Portland-South Portland, ME
Concentration
1.45×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Portland-South Portland, ME
$46,610
published median
United States
$51,220
9.0% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
79th
143 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Maine ($43,830). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $46,610 median has purchasing power comparable to about $45,760 nationally. Portland-South Portland, ME's BEA regional price parity is 101.9 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Portland-South Portland, ME.
$35,760$68,400
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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