Dishwashers pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for dishwashers is $18.15 an hour ($37,750 a year). About 10,540 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 2% higher than the Massachusetts median ($37,190).
Pay range for dishwashers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.61 | $34,550 |
| 25% of workers | $17.29 | $35,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.15 | $37,750 |
| 75% of workers | $20.81 | $43,290 |
| 90% of workers | $22.52 | $46,830 |
Dishwashers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,290 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $46,550 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $39,470 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $39,660 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,780 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $39,600 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,330 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $38,950 |
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