Dishwashers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for dishwashers is $13.49 an hour ($28,060 a year). About 2,480 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Kansas ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.69 | $20,150 |
| 25% of workers | $11.03 | $22,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.49 | $28,060 |
| 75% of workers | $16.55 | $34,420 |
| 90% of workers | $18.55 | $38,580 |
Dishwashers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $28,640 | 540 |
| Topeka | $27,920 | 160 |
| Lawrence | $27,590 | 130 |
| Manhattan | $24,370 | 100 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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 Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,580 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,480 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,280 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,100 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $37,370 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,300 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $30,120 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,040 |
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