Dishwashers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for dishwashers is $14.17 an hour ($29,480 a year). About 7,000 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Indiana ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.50 | $21,840 |
| 25% of workers | $12.71 | $26,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.17 | $29,480 |
| 75% of workers | $16.61 | $34,540 |
| 90% of workers | $17.62 | $36,660 |
Dishwashers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $30,520 | 2,690 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $29,900 | 140 |
| Kokomo | $29,430 | 110 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $29,090 | 350 |
| Bloomington | $28,740 | 210 |
| Fort Wayne | $28,710 | 450 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $28,690 | 250 |
| Evansville | $28,460 | 300 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $28,330 | 130 |
| Terre Haute | $27,680 | 170 |
| Muncie | $27,460 | 120 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,790 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,460 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,700 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,420 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,320 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,940 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,840 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $30,930 |
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