Maine / Maine State Prison
Agency file
The Maine State Prison runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2024, this agency had 416 employees with median total compensation of $84,509; the highest distinct record was $205,348.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 416 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($84,509) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $121,198 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $13,589. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $26.9M — | 394 — | $77,923 — |
| 2023 | $11.5M ▼ 57.0% | 394 ±0% | $26,256 ▼ 66.3% |
| 2024 | $31.7M ▲ 174.3% | 416 ▲ 5.6% | $84,509 ▲ 221.9% |
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Record list
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Correctional Captain/Maine State Prison
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Eric Wildes holds the role of Correctional Captain at Maine State Prison. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,536.
Correctional Sergeant/Maine State Prison
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Bryan Rhodes works as a Correctional Sergeant for Maine State Prison. Bryan earned $132,162 in 2024.
Correctional Acuity Specialist/Maine State Prison
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Robert Murnane works as a Correctional Acuity Specialist for Maine State Prison. Robert earned $131,295 in 2024.
Deputy Warden Operations-Programs/Maine State Prison
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Heather Richardson works as a Deputy Warden Operations-Programs for Maine State Prison. Heather earned $130,562 in 2024.
Prison Administrative Coordinator/Maine State Prison
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Scott Harvey works as a Prison Administrative Coordinator for Maine State Prison. Scott earned $130,204 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Maine State Prison
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At Maine State Prison, Christopher Davidson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,297.
Correctional Captain/Maine State Prison
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At Maine State Prison, Jamie Perry serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,020.