Dishwashers pay in Rochester
In Rochester (NY), the median pay for dishwashers is $16.29 an hour ($33,880 a year). About 1,640 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 4% lower than the New York median ($35,450).
Pay range for dishwashers in Rochester (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| 25% of workers | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.29 | $33,880 |
| 75% of workers | $16.95 | $35,250 |
| 90% of workers | $18.04 | $37,530 |
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 | $34,580 | 1,450 |
| Syracuse | $34,530 | 880 |
| Utica-Rome | $34,530 | 390 |
| Glens Falls | $34,010 | 190 |
| Rochester (this page) | $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 Rochester (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,430 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,160 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,020 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,310 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,710 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,210 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,780 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $36,580 |
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