Dishwashers pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for dishwashers is $16.33 an hour ($33,960 a year). About 2,790 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Rhode Island ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.05 | $31,300 |
| 25% of workers | $15.16 | $31,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.33 | $33,960 |
| 75% of workers | $17.48 | $36,350 |
| 90% of workers | $18.54 | $38,550 |
Dishwashers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $34,640 | 3,680 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,490 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,310 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,470 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,540 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,860 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $37,340 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $37,230 |
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