SOC 35-9021 · May 2025 · United States
Dishwashers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Dishwashers across the United States is $34,810 per year, measured over 477,450 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $40,080.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Dishwashers
Pay for this occupation varies by 52.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $40,080 and Mississippi pays $26,300.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $40,080 | 12,630 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $38,670 | 3,580 | |
| 3 | California | $37,870 | 74,160 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $37,840 | 8,500 | |
| 5 | Hawaii | $37,740 | 4,520 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $37,190 | 14,100 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $36,180 | 16,250 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $36,040 | 6,680 | |
| 9 | Vermont | $36,010 | 1,280 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $35,900 | 7,450 |
States with the most Dishwashers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 74,160 | $37,870 | |
| 2 | Florida | 40,480 | $31,240 | |
| 3 | Texas | 33,630 | $29,610 | |
| 4 | New York | 30,680 | $35,450 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 19,570 | $29,950 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 16,250 | $36,180 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 14,380 | $29,520 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 14,100 | $37,190 | |
| 9 | Washington | 12,630 | $40,080 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 12,520 | $33,130 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului | $45,930 | 800 |
| 2 | San Jose | $43,960 | 3,940 |
| 3 | Seattle | $42,750 | 7,910 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $42,100 | 9,530 |
| 5 | Napa | $39,930 | 590 |
| 6 | Bremerton | $38,910 | 340 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $38,810 | 1,160 |
| 8 | Denver | $38,710 | 4,530 |
| 9 | San Diego | $38,530 | 7,790 |
| 10 | Vallejo | $37,910 | 530 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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