Dishwashers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for dishwashers is $14.68 an hour ($30,530 a year). About 7,810 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Tennessee ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.01 | $22,900 |
| 25% of workers | $13.47 | $28,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.68 | $30,530 |
| 75% of workers | $17.55 | $36,510 |
| 90% of workers | $18.55 | $38,580 |
Dishwashers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $34,380 | 3,050 |
| Morristown | $29,820 | 70 |
| Memphis | $29,700 | 1,230 |
| Jackson | $29,630 | 140 |
| Knoxville | $29,530 | 1,110 |
| Chattanooga | $29,430 | 730 |
| Johnson City | $28,890 | 210 |
| Clarksville | $28,600 | 240 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $28,500 | 270 |
| Cleveland | $28,450 | 100 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,470 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,440 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,850 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,700 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,470 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,950 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $33,220 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $30,670 |
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