Dishwashers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for dishwashers is $17.88 an hour ($37,190 a year). About 14,100 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($34,810). Massachusetts ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.36 | $34,030 |
| 25% of workers | $17.16 | $35,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.88 | $37,190 |
| 75% of workers | $20.15 | $41,910 |
| 90% of workers | $22.12 | $46,000 |
Dishwashers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $37,750 | 10,540 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $37,350 | 300 |
| Barnstable Town | $37,030 | 700 |
| Worcester | $36,660 | 1,180 |
| Pittsfield | $35,840 | 320 |
| Springfield | $35,560 | 670 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,850 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $45,580 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,950 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,900 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,380 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,750 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $38,630 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $44,290 |
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