How much does a dispatcher make in Portland?
$58,620a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $28.18 an hour or $4,885 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.18
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 379
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,990Median: $58,620Highest 10%: $81,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $58,620 | $28.18 | |
| 75th | $74,210 | $35.68 | |
| 90th | $81,700 | $39.28 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Lewiston, ME | $59,160 |
| Bangor, ME | $53,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $28.18 ($58,620 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $58,620 against $50,340 nationally, 16% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $55,150, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for dispatcher pay?
16 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.