Dishwashers pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for dishwashers is $16.00 an hour ($33,280 a year). About 4,770 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 2% lower than the Maryland median ($34,030).
Pay range for dishwashers in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| 75% of workers | $16.81 | $34,960 |
| 90% of workers | $17.70 | $36,810 |
Dishwashers pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page) | $33,280 | 4,770 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $31,200 | 290 |
| Lexington Park | $31,200 | 260 |
| Salisbury | $31,200 | 170 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,090 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,460 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,080 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,710 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $37,540 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,710 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,780 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $36,460 |
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