Dishwashers pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for dishwashers is $16.53 an hour ($34,380 a year). About 3,050 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 13% higher than the Tennessee median ($30,530).
Pay range for dishwashers in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.26 | $27,590 |
| 25% of workers | $14.20 | $29,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.53 | $34,380 |
| 75% of workers | $18.06 | $37,570 |
| 90% of workers | $20.44 | $42,510 |
Dishwashers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,150 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,130 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,200 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,640 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,520 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $36,760 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $35,070 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $33,830 |
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