Dishwashers Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $32,020 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.40
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $37,180
Employed locally 280
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $30,970
    50th (median)
    $32,020
    75th
    $35,780
    90th
    $37,180

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 51% Median Dishwashers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,480
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,440
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,290
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,770
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $35,710

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $32,220
    Waiters and Waitresses $38,630
    Food Preparation Workers $35,370
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,630
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Bangor, ME is $15.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.70 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Bangor, ME is 4.9% below the national median of $33,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dishwashers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,970.