Dishwashers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $35,360 +5% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $30,440
90th percentile $42,630
Employed locally 1,120
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,440
    25th
    $31,830
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $38,890
    90th
    $42,630

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 40% Median Dishwashers salary is 60% 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 Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,150
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,960
    Food Preparation Workers $36,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,730
    Bartenders $51,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Portland, ME is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.52 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Portland, ME is 5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $30,440 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,830.