Dishwashers pay in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton

In Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton (PA), the median pay for dishwashers is $14.75 an hour ($30,690 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.

$14.75Median hourly pay
$26,100–$35,570Middle half of workers, yearly
1,170People in this job in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton (PA)

That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($29,950).

Pay range for dishwashers in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.81$22,490
25% of workers$12.55$26,100
Half of workers (median)$14.75$30,690
75% of workers$17.10$35,570
90% of workers$17.92$37,260

Dishwashers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$33,2708,900
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton (this page)$30,6901,170
Pittsburgh$30,0004,280
Harrisburg-Carlisle$29,700960
York-Hanover$29,590520
Lancaster$29,140850
State College$28,950250
Gettysburg$28,120130
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$28,100790
Reading$27,650550
Lebanon$27,590190
Altoona$26,960190
Erie$26,300440
Chambersburg$25,710150
Williamsport$23,850190
Johnstown$21,430150

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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,090
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,700
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,020
Food Preparation Workers$33,430
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,640
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31,270

Other job titles for this job

DishwasherKitchen HelperKitchen StewardStewardBreakdown PersonDish Machine OperatorDmoDish PersonDish Room WorkerDish RunnerDish StackerDish Technician

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Source: 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.