SOC 35-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dishwashers — Hawaii
Hawaii · 2 metro areas compared
In Hawaii the median wage for Dishwashers is $37,740 a year, which is 8.4% higher than the national figure of $34,810.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Hawaii the median wage for Dishwashers is $37,740 a year, which is 8.4% higher than the national figure of $34,810. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $32,240 and $48,650. The lowest tenth earn under $29,500, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,160.
The area has 4,520 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 7.2 of every thousand jobs. Hawaii ranks number 5th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Kahului records the highest median at $45,930. Of the 537 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 511th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,500 | −15.3% |
| 25th | $32,240 | −7.4% |
| Median (50th) | $37,740 | +8.4% |
| 75th | $48,650 | +39.8% |
| 90th | $61,160 | +75.7% |
| Mean | $41,430 | +19.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului | $45,930 | 800 | |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $36,400 | 2,810 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $37,740 buys what $34,309 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,309US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,740 a year, 8.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,500 to $61,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,520 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kahului, at $45,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dishwashers in Hawaii?
The median annual wage is $37,740, or $18.14 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,810, so pay in Hawaii is 8.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hawaii earns more than $61,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kahului, at $45,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,520 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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