Dishwashers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for dishwashers is $16.73 an hour ($34,810 a year). About 477,450 people work in this job there.
Pay range for dishwashers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.59 | $26,200 |
| 25% of workers | $14.27 | $29,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.73 | $34,810 |
| 75% of workers | $18.00 | $37,440 |
| 90% of workers | $20.61 | $42,860 |
Best-paying states for dishwashers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $40,080 | 12,630 |
| District of Columbia | $38,670 | 3,580 |
| California | $37,870 | 74,160 |
| Colorado | $37,840 | 8,500 |
| Hawaii | $37,740 | 4,520 |
| Massachusetts | $37,190 | 14,100 |
| Illinois | $36,180 | 16,250 |
| Oregon | $36,040 | 6,680 |
| Vermont | $36,010 | 1,280 |
| New Jersey | $35,900 | 7,450 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $28,930
- Alaska · $33,890
- Arizona · $35,130
- Arkansas · $27,540
- California · $37,870
- Colorado · $37,840
- Connecticut · $35,550
- Delaware · $35,780
- District of Columbia · $38,670
- Florida · $31,240
- Georgia · $29,730
- Hawaii · $37,740
- Idaho · $29,920
- Illinois · $36,180
- Indiana · $29,480
- Iowa · $29,300
- Kansas · $28,060
- Kentucky · $29,060
- Louisiana · $26,440
- Maine · $35,620
- Maryland · $34,030
- Massachusetts · $37,190
- Michigan · $31,300
- Minnesota · $34,060
- Mississippi · $26,300
- Missouri · $32,150
- Montana · $30,130
- Nebraska · $29,740
- Nevada · $34,920
- New Hampshire · $34,960
- New Jersey · $35,900
- New Mexico · $30,520
- New York · $35,450
- North Carolina · $30,340
- North Dakota · $29,980
- Ohio · $29,520
- Oklahoma · $27,390
- Oregon · $36,040
- Pennsylvania · $29,950
- Rhode Island · $33,960
- South Carolina · $29,160
- South Dakota · $28,190
- Tennessee · $30,530
- Texas · $29,610
- Utah · $31,830
- Vermont · $36,010
- Virginia · $33,130
- Washington · $40,080
- West Virginia · $26,460
- Wisconsin · $29,070
- Wyoming · $29,600
Education, experience and outlook for dishwashers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1% over ten years, little or no change · about 68,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,840 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,320 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,510 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $33,980 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,830 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,360 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $34,890 |
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