Dishwashers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for dishwashers is $17.26 an hour ($35,900 a year). About 7,450 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($34,810). New Jersey ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.49 | $32,220 |
| 25% of workers | $15.77 | $32,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.26 | $35,900 |
| 75% of workers | $18.10 | $37,640 |
| 90% of workers | $20.61 | $42,860 |
Dishwashers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $37,110 | 890 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $35,360 | 270 |
| Vineland | $33,400 | 70 |
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,150 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,630 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,540 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,980 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,170 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,390 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $37,090 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $36,050 |
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