Dishwashers pay in Albany-Schenectady-Troy
In Albany-Schenectady-Troy (NY), the median pay for dishwashers is $16.63 an hour ($34,580 a year). About 1,450 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 2% lower than the New York median ($35,450).
Pay range for dishwashers in Albany-Schenectady-Troy (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| 25% of workers | $15.86 | $32,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.63 | $34,580 |
| 75% of workers | $17.37 | $36,120 |
| 90% of workers | $19.00 | $39,520 |
Dishwashers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $36,410 | 860 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $35,670 | 25,580 |
| Kingston | $35,510 | 340 |
| Ithaca | $35,170 | 210 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $35,080 | 1,680 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy (this page) | $34,580 | 1,450 |
| Syracuse | $34,530 | 880 |
| Utica-Rome | $34,530 | 390 |
| Glens Falls | $34,010 | 190 |
| Rochester | $33,880 | 1,640 |
| Binghamton | $33,530 | 310 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $33,330 | 120 |
| Elmira | $32,530 | 120 |
New York 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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,810 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,060 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,460 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,260 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,740 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $34,520 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $36,900 |
Other job titles for this job
Open dishwashers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring dishwashers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: 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.