Dishwashers pay in Albuquerque

In Albuquerque (NM), the median pay for dishwashers is $15.16 an hour ($31,540 a year). About 1,490 people work in this job there.

$15.16Median hourly pay
$29,150–$35,480Middle half of workers, yearly
1,490People in this job in Albuquerque (NM)

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 3% higher than the New Mexico median ($30,520).

Pay range for dishwashers in Albuquerque (NM)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.76$28,610
25% of workers$14.01$29,150
Half of workers (median)$15.16$31,540
75% of workers$17.06$35,480
90% of workers$18.52$38,530

Dishwashers pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Santa Fe$33,750380
Albuquerque (this page)$31,5401,490
Farmington$29,490180
Las Cruces$29,070340

New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Albuquerque (NM)

JobMedian yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,140
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,450
Food Preparation Workers$34,380
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,830
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,360
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32,430
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,480

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.