SOC 35-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dishwashers — Northeastern Wisconsin
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Northeastern Wisconsin, WI the median wage is $26,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northeastern Wisconsin, WI the median wage is $26,330. That is 24.4% lower than the national median of $34,810. Pay ranges from under $19,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $36,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $21,430 to $32,450.
Employment stands at 670, or 3.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Madison records the highest median at $32,750. Of the 429 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 422nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,100 | −45.1% |
| 25th | $21,430 | −38.4% |
| Median (50th) | $26,330 | −24.4% |
| 75th | $32,450 | −6.8% |
| 90th | $36,670 | +5.3% |
| Mean | $26,920 | −22.7% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $26,330 goes as far as $27,981 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,981US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,330 a year, 24.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $19,100 to $36,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $32,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dishwashers in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $26,330, or $12.66 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 Northeastern Wisconsin, WI is 24.4% lower. 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 Northeastern Wisconsin, WI earns more than $36,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $19,100 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 Madison, at $32,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern Wisconsin, WI. 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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