Dishwashers pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for dishwashers is $14.31 an hour ($29,770 a year). About 1,660 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 2% higher than the Kentucky median ($29,060).
Pay range for dishwashers in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.00 | $22,880 |
| 25% of workers | $13.16 | $27,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.31 | $29,770 |
| 75% of workers | $17.03 | $35,410 |
| 90% of workers | $17.58 | $36,560 |
Dishwashers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $31,110 | 960 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $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)
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