Dishwashers pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for dishwashers is $16.00 an hour ($33,270 a year). About 8,900 people work in this job there.

$16.00Median hourly pay
$30,010–$36,260Middle half of workers, yearly
8,900People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($29,950).

Pay range for dishwashers in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.43$23,770
25% of workers$14.43$30,010
Half of workers (median)$16.00$33,270
75% of workers$17.43$36,260
90% of workers$18.87$39,240

Dishwashers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page)$33,2708,900
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers$32,220
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,930
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,550
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32,220
Food Preparation Workers$34,560
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33,300
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,160
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,730

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.