Dishwashers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for dishwashers is $14.40 an hour ($29,950 a year). About 19,570 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Pennsylvania ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.36 | $21,550 |
| 25% of workers | $11.69 | $24,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.40 | $29,950 |
| 75% of workers | $16.74 | $34,820 |
| 90% of workers | $17.84 | $37,110 |
Dishwashers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $33,270 | 8,900 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $30,690 | 1,170 |
| Pittsburgh | $30,000 | 4,280 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $29,700 | 960 |
| York-Hanover | $29,590 | 520 |
| Lancaster | $29,140 | 850 |
| State College | $28,950 | 250 |
| Gettysburg | $28,120 | 130 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $28,100 | 790 |
| Reading | $27,650 | 550 |
| Lebanon | $27,590 | 190 |
| Altoona | $26,960 | 190 |
| Erie | $26,300 | 440 |
| Chambersburg | $25,710 | 150 |
| Williamsport | $23,850 | 190 |
| Johnstown | $21,430 | 150 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,570 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,520 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,870 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,310 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,840 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $33,300 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,650 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $34,060 |
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