Dishwashers pay in Memphis

In Memphis (TN), the median pay for dishwashers is $14.28 an hour ($29,700 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.

$14.28Median hourly pay

$27,650–$35,620Middle half of workers, yearly

1,230People in this job in Memphis (TN)

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 3% lower than the Tennessee median ($30,530).

Pay range for dishwashers in Memphis (TN)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$10.76	$22,370
25% of workers	$13.29	$27,650
Half of workers (median)	$14.28	$29,700
75% of workers	$17.13	$35,620
90% of workers	$18.36	$38,190

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 (this page)	$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 Memphis (TN)

Job	Median yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$27,490
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$32,580
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$31,630
Food Preparation Workers	$27,290
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$34,740
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	$34,100
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$27,610

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.