Dishwashers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for dishwashers is $14.59 an hour ($30,340 a year). About 12,050 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). North Carolina ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.32 | $23,540 |
| 25% of workers | $13.48 | $28,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.59 | $30,340 |
| 75% of workers | $16.90 | $35,150 |
| 90% of workers | $17.94 | $37,320 |
Dishwashers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $33,800 | 730 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $31,920 | 3,790 |
| Asheville | $31,860 | 540 |
| Burlington | $31,410 | 190 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $31,300 | 1,700 |
| Wilmington | $29,870 | 770 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $29,760 | 820 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $29,480 | 180 |
| Fayetteville | $29,470 | 310 |
| Winston-Salem | $29,050 | 660 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $28,980 | 280 |
| Greenville | $28,560 | 180 |
| Jacksonville | $27,810 | 170 |
| Rocky Mount | $27,540 | 90 |
| Goldsboro | $27,400 | 100 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,570 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,500 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,310 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,260 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $33,470 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,560 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,460 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $31,920 |
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