Dishwashers pay in Madison
In Madison (WI), the median pay for dishwashers is $15.75 an hour ($32,750 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). It is 13% higher than the Wisconsin median ($29,070).
Pay range for dishwashers in Madison (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.63 | $22,100 |
| 25% of workers | $12.25 | $25,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.75 | $32,750 |
| 75% of workers | $17.70 | $36,820 |
| 90% of workers | $20.66 | $42,970 |
Dishwashers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison (this page) | $32,750 | 1,160 |
| Kenosha | $29,960 | 210 |
| Appleton | $29,370 | 320 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $29,310 | 260 |
| Sheboygan | $29,250 | 190 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $29,170 | 2,330 |
| Eau Claire | $29,020 | 260 |
| Green Bay | $28,890 | 450 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $28,290 | 210 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $28,230 | 180 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $28,140 | 200 |
| Wausau | $27,860 | 160 |
| Fond du Lac | $22,080 | 160 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Madison (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,820 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $39,680 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,940 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,010 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,710 |
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