Dishwashers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for dishwashers is $13.97 an hour ($29,060 a year). About 4,890 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Kentucky ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.26 | $21,330 |
| 25% of workers | $11.75 | $24,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.97 | $29,060 |
| 75% of workers | $16.25 | $33,800 |
| 90% of workers | $17.42 | $36,240 |
Dishwashers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $31,110 | 960 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $29,770 | 1,660 |
| Paducah | $29,520 | 170 |
| Bowling Green | $28,740 | 250 |
| Owensboro | $28,450 | 140 |
| Elizabethtown | $27,870 | 110 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,130 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,320 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,850 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,880 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,470 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $32,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,330 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,220 |
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