Dishwashers pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial
In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for dishwashers is $18.61 an hour ($38,710 a year). About 4,530 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 2% higher than the Colorado median ($37,840).
Pay range for dishwashers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.83 | $30,850 |
| 25% of workers | $17.80 | $37,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.61 | $38,710 |
| 75% of workers | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| 90% of workers | $21.80 | $45,340 |
Dishwashers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page) | $38,710 | 4,530 |
| Boulder | $37,750 | 540 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $35,800 | 550 |
| Greeley | $35,240 | 260 |
| Colorado Springs | $35,030 | 960 |
| Pueblo | $34,350 | 180 |
| Grand Junction | $33,730 | 200 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $37,070 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,840 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,900 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $39,470 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $39,850 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,880 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $41,600 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $39,000 |
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