SOC 35-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dishwashers — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Ocala, FL the median wage is $28,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ocala, FL the median wage is $28,850. That is 17.1% lower than the national median of $34,810. Pay ranges from under $27,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $35,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,040 to $33,560.
Employment stands at 450, or 3.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $34,980. Of the 313 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 306th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,210 | −21.8% |
| 25th | $28,040 | −19.4% |
| Median (50th) | $28,850 | −17.1% |
| 75th | $33,560 | −3.6% |
| 90th | $35,210 | +1.1% |
| Mean | $30,380 | −12.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $34,980 | 1,340 | |
| 2 | Orlando | $32,220 | 6,910 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $32,150 | 2,540 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $31,670 | 5,260 | |
| 5 | Miami | $31,480 | 12,240 | |
| 6 | North Port | $31,370 | 1,700 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $31,160 | 860 | |
| 8 | Sebastian | $31,000 | 310 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $30,940 | 1,230 | |
| 10 | Port St. Lucie | $30,540 | 860 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $28,850 buys what $27,901 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,901US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,850 a year, 17.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,210 to $35,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $34,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dishwashers in Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $28,850, or $13.87 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 Ocala, FL is 17.1% 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 Ocala, FL earns more than $35,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,210 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 Naples, at $34,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Ocala, FL. 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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