Dishwashers pay in St. Louis
In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for dishwashers is $15.47 an hour ($32,180 a year). About 3,720 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is about the same as the Missouri median ($32,150).
Pay range for dishwashers in St. Louis (MO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.41 | $29,970 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.47 | $32,180 |
| 75% of workers | $17.37 | $36,130 |
| 90% of workers | $18.37 | $38,210 |
Dishwashers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $34,800 | 2,460 |
| St. Louis (this page) | $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 St. Louis (MO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,620 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,260 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,930 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $32,400 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,220 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,340 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $34,910 |
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