Dishwashers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for dishwashers is $12.71 an hour ($26,440 a year). About 4,210 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Louisiana ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.53 | $19,820 |
| 25% of workers | $10.50 | $21,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.71 | $26,440 |
| 75% of workers | $14.08 | $29,280 |
| 90% of workers | $16.00 | $33,280 |
Dishwashers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $27,690 | 1,420 |
| Baton Rouge | $27,580 | 640 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $26,830 | 140 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $26,440 | 300 |
| Lafayette | $25,300 | 450 |
| Lake Charles | $24,760 | 200 |
| Hammond | $24,380 | 130 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $23,170 | 310 |
| Alexandria | $23,010 | 100 |
| Monroe | $22,160 | 170 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,800 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $23,620 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $28,930 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $26,600 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,780 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,600 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $27,460 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $27,200 |
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