The average salary for a dishwasher in the United States is $31,650, but the range typically falls between $27,500 and $35,610. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $15.22, with a range between $13.22 and $17.12.
There are approximately 463,940 people employed as a dishwasher in the United States. With California, Florida, Texas employing the highest number of dishwashers.The state with the best pay for a dishwasher is Washington, with an average annual salary of $39,350, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $24,090.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $22,880 | $11 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,500 | $13.22 |
| Median | $31,200 | $15 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,610 | $17.12 |
| 90th Percentile | $38,620 | $18.57 |
The salary of a dishwasher can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a dishwasher in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for dishwashers are Washington, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, California, Colorado while the worst states are Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Idaho.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $19,220 | $24,900 | $31,840 |
| Alaska | $24,960 | $30,510 | $36,310 |
| Arizona | $29,340 | $33,780 | $37,440 |
| Arkansas | $23,260 | $27,490 | $32,290 |
| California | $32,990 | $37,800 | $45,980 |
| Colorado | $28,950 | $35,710 | $43,450 |
| Connecticut | $29,580 | $32,700 | $36,100 |
| Delaware | $24,440 | $28,830 | $35,150 |
| District of Columbia | $34,790 | $37,610 | $42,070 |
| Florida | $23,570 | $29,060 | $34,470 |
| Georgia | $22,060 | $28,390 | $35,400 |
| Hawaii | $26,210 | $38,150 | $57,480 |
| Idaho | $17,550 | $26,570 | $36,230 |
| Illinois | $27,040 | $33,390 | $40,770 |
| Indiana | $21,070 | $27,690 | $35,390 |
| Iowa | $16,840 | $25,600 | $35,010 |
| Kansas | $20,060 | $26,620 | $34,550 |
| Kentucky | $21,060 | $26,900 | $35,160 |
| Louisiana | $17,550 | $24,090 | $31,200 |
| Maine | $28,700 | $32,650 | $37,440 |
| Maryland | $27,560 | $32,190 | $38,250 |
| Massachusetts | $32,950 | $37,270 | $45,090 |
| Michigan | $22,750 | $28,950 | $36,180 |
| Minnesota | $24,200 | $31,160 | $37,200 |
| Mississippi | $17,050 | $23,250 | $28,520 |
| Missouri | $24,960 | $29,780 | $36,030 |
| Montana | $21,240 | $26,420 | $31,530 |
| Nebraska | $21,840 | $27,830 | $33,740 |
| Nevada | $24,580 | $33,140 | $44,970 |
| New Hampshire | $21,750 | $29,890 | $37,670 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $33,130 | $36,920 |
| New Mexico | $25,300 | $28,620 | $33,050 |
| New York | $29,540 | $35,600 | $39,520 |
| North Carolina | $21,230 | $27,810 | $35,730 |
| North Dakota | $22,200 | $28,440 | $37,130 |
| Ohio | $22,090 | $27,680 | $34,470 |
| Oklahoma | $19,190 | $25,340 | $32,740 |
| Oregon | $30,060 | $34,250 | $37,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,820 | $27,810 | $35,310 |
| Rhode Island | $29,260 | $33,080 | $36,280 |
| South Carolina | $20,380 | $27,260 | $33,910 |
| South Dakota | $23,250 | $26,170 | $28,800 |
| Tennessee | $21,740 | $28,700 | $36,260 |
| Texas | $18,820 | $27,900 | $35,360 |
| Utah | $20,450 | $28,340 | $35,620 |
| Vermont | $29,580 | $33,770 | $38,330 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $30,290 | $36,390 |
| Washington | $32,740 | $39,350 | $46,690 |
| West Virginia | $18,200 | $24,910 | $29,180 |
| Wisconsin | $17,830 | $26,380 | $35,370 |
| Wyoming | $18,410 | $27,760 | $37,440 |
Even between cities, the salary of a dishwasher can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for dishwashers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $42,290.The city with the lowest average salary for dishwashers is Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA with an average salary of $20,840.
Areas with highest average salaries for dishwashers
Areas with lowest average salaries for dishwashers
The number of dishwashers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of dishwashers has increased by 68,280. On average, the number of dishwashers has been increasing by 4.3% each year. The salary of dishwashers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of dishwashers has increased by $6,050. On average, the salary of dishwashers has been increasing by 5.9% each year.
Dishwashers are part of the food preparation and serving related occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for dishwashers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all food preparation and serving related occupations jobs here.
$30,110 per year
$62,640 per year
$37,090 per year
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$32,730 per year
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