Dishwashers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for dishwashers is $13.91 an hour ($28,930 a year). About 3,540 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Alabama ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.49 | $21,810 |
| 25% of workers | $12.25 | $25,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.91 | $28,930 |
| 75% of workers | $15.05 | $31,300 |
| 90% of workers | $17.23 | $35,840 |
Dishwashers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $30,720 | 380 |
| Birmingham | $29,790 | 790 |
| Decatur | $29,620 | 70 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $29,540 | 340 |
| Montgomery | $29,000 | 320 |
| Mobile | $28,740 | 310 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $28,400 | 90 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $28,160 | 220 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $28,110 | 120 |
| Tuscaloosa | $27,900 | 260 |
| Dothan | $27,560 | 110 |
| Gadsden | $27,540 | 60 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,700 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,620 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,930 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $27,480 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $29,360 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,470 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,000 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $28,370 |
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