Dishwashers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for dishwashers is $14.02 an hour ($29,160 a year). About 7,550 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). South Carolina ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.72 | $22,290 |
| 25% of workers | $13.21 | $27,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.02 | $29,160 |
| 75% of workers | $16.33 | $33,960 |
| 90% of workers | $17.38 | $36,150 |
Dishwashers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $33,040 | 410 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $31,800 | 1,670 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $29,590 | 1,180 |
| Spartanburg | $29,470 | 310 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $28,610 | 960 |
| Columbia | $28,180 | 1,470 |
| Florence | $26,970 | 220 |
| Sumter | $26,740 | 70 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,520 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,180 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,260 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $32,180 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,830 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,230 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $30,470 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,740 |
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