Dishwashers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for dishwashers is $18.59 an hour ($38,670 a year). About 3,580 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($34,810). District of Columbia ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.13 | $37,710 |
| 25% of workers | $18.30 | $38,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.59 | $38,670 |
| 75% of workers | $19.10 | $39,720 |
| 90% of workers | $21.25 | $44,190 |
Dishwashers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $37,010 | 11,690 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,520 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $37,430 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $39,080 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $39,600 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $42,260 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $42,450 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,920 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $37,570 |
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