Dishwashers pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for dishwashers is $17.91 an hour ($37,250 a year). About 3,580 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 3% higher than the Oregon median ($36,040).
Pay range for dishwashers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.53 | $34,380 |
| 25% of workers | $17.26 | $35,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.91 | $37,250 |
| 75% of workers | $19.70 | $40,970 |
| 90% of workers | $21.73 | $45,190 |
Dishwashers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $37,250 | 3,580 |
| Bend | $36,400 | 540 |
| Grants Pass | $35,410 | 100 |
| Medford | $35,340 | 400 |
| Salem | $35,070 | 610 |
| Corvallis | $34,950 | 150 |
| Albany | $33,960 | 130 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $33,850 | 600 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,620 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $41,170 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,730 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $39,000 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $39,220 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,230 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $38,120 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $39,290 |
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