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Dispatcher Salary in Maine (2026)
$26.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,594/year ($3,633/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 11th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 670 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $55,150 a year — though pay ranges from $39,530 for newcomers to $81,700 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 670 Dispatcher jobs in Maine (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Dispatcher salary of $55,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,594 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $55,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,438 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,219 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,899 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,594 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,633 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Maine?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Maine is $55,150 per year ($26.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,620 and $67,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Maine?
- On the median salary of $55,150, a single filer in Maine takes home about $43,594 per year ($3,633 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 670 Dispatcher jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.