Dishwashers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for dishwashers is $19.27 an hour ($40,080 a year). About 12,630 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($34,810). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.10 | $35,570 |
| 25% of workers | $17.47 | $36,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.27 | $40,080 |
| 75% of workers | $21.64 | $45,010 |
| 90% of workers | $23.73 | $49,360 |
Dishwashers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $42,750 | 7,910 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $38,910 | 340 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $37,710 | 190 |
| Bellingham | $37,430 | 310 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $37,400 | 360 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $37,070 | 340 |
| Longview-Kelso | $36,880 | 80 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $36,390 | 200 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $36,330 | 800 |
| Walla Walla | $36,110 | 70 |
| Yakima | $35,950 | 270 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $37,710 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $45,520 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $40,910 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $42,180 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $40,070 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $38,870 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $41,420 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $39,590 |
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