Dishwashers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for dishwashers is $15.46 an hour ($32,150 a year). About 7,200 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Missouri ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25% of workers | $14.37 | $29,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.46 | $32,150 |
| 75% of workers | $17.32 | $36,020 |
| 90% of workers | $18.55 | $38,580 |
Dishwashers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $34,800 | 2,460 |
| St. Louis | $32,180 | 3,720 |
| Jefferson City | $30,860 | 150 |
| Columbia | $30,780 | 300 |
| Springfield | $30,680 | 470 |
| St. Joseph | $30,550 | 140 |
| Cape Girardeau | $29,590 | 110 |
| Joplin | $29,070 | 210 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,390 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,670 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,850 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,670 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,840 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $33,870 |
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