Dishwashers pay in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood

In Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI), the median pay for dishwashers is $15.36 an hour ($31,940 a year). About 1,450 people work in this job there.

$15.36Median hourly pay
$28,570–$35,370Middle half of workers, yearly
1,450People in this job in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI)

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 2% higher than the Michigan median ($31,300).

Pay range for dishwashers in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.76$26,530
25% of workers$13.73$28,570
Half of workers (median)$15.36$31,940
75% of workers$17.00$35,370
90% of workers$17.62$36,650

Dishwashers pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ann Arbor$34,440510
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$34,3504,840
Lansing-East Lansing$33,130490
Battle Creek$32,080160
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (this page)$31,9401,450
Niles$31,580280
Traverse City$31,130260
Jackson$30,420170
Midland$30,32070
Muskegon-Norton Shores$29,740170
Bay City$29,470120
Kalamazoo-Portage$29,250340
Flint$29,030430
Monroe$28,670120
Saginaw$28,580260

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI)

JobMedian yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,240
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,890
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,300
Food Preparation Workers$31,920
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33,400
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,440
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32,770
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,180

Other job titles for this job

DishwasherKitchen HelperKitchen StewardStewardBreakdown PersonDish Machine OperatorDmoDish PersonDish Room WorkerDish RunnerDish StackerDish Technician

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.