Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Lewiston, ME

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

Median annual salary $54,700 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.30
10th percentile $42,670
90th percentile $75,940
Employed locally 60
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,670
    25th
    $46,780
    50th (median)
    $54,700
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $75,940

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 81% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Illinois $62,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150

    Nearby metros — Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,600
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $57,370
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,220

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,600
    Customer Service Representatives $46,930
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Lewiston, ME is $26.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.40 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Lewiston, ME is 11.9% above the national median of $48,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Lewiston?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $42,670 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,780.