Dishwashers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $34,030 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.36
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $38,080
Employed locally 150
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $30,550
    50th (median)
    $34,030
    75th
    $36,160
    90th
    $38,080

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 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 Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,550
    Waiters and Waitresses $38,740
    Food Preparation Workers $34,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $44,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Lewiston, ME is $16.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.67 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Lewiston, ME is 1.1% above 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,550.