Dishwashers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for dishwashers is $15.93 an hour ($33,130 a year). About 12,520 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Virginia ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.12 | $27,300 |
| 25% of workers | $13.82 | $28,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.93 | $33,130 |
| 75% of workers | $17.58 | $36,570 |
| 90% of workers | $19.45 | $40,450 |
Dishwashers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $33,090 | 480 |
| Harrisonburg | $31,440 | 280 |
| Richmond | $31,370 | 1,980 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $30,130 | 160 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $29,770 | 2,300 |
| Winchester | $29,750 | 250 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $29,160 | 230 |
| Roanoke | $28,790 | 510 |
| Lynchburg | $28,660 | 340 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,110 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,170 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,820 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,900 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $32,410 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,450 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,090 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $32,140 |
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