SOC 35-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dishwashers — Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Seattle, WA comes to $42,750 a year, ahead of the national median of $34,810 by 22.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Seattle, WA comes to $42,750 a year, ahead of the national median of $34,810 by 22.8%. Pay ranges from under $36,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,600 to $45,650.
The area has 7,910 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.24 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $38,910. Of the 693 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 674th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,090 | +3.7% |
| 25th | $37,600 | +8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $42,750 | +22.8% |
| 75th | $45,650 | +31.1% |
| 90th | $49,400 | +41.9% |
| Mean | $42,770 | +22.9% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $38,910 | 340 | |
| 2 | Mount Vernon | $37,710 | 190 | |
| 3 | Bellingham | $37,430 | 310 | |
| 4 | Kennewick | $37,400 | 360 | |
| 5 | Olympia | $37,070 | 340 | |
| 6 | Longview | $36,880 | 80 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $36,390 | 200 | |
| 8 | Spokane | $36,330 | 800 | |
| 9 | Walla Walla | $36,110 | 70 | |
| 10 | Yakima | $35,950 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Seattle run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $42,750 buys what $39,953 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,953US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,750 a year, 22.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,090 to $49,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,910 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $38,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dishwashers in Seattle, WA?
The median annual wage is $42,750, or $20.55 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 Seattle, WA is 22.8% 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 Seattle, WA earns more than $49,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,090 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 Bremerton, at $38,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,910 jobs in this occupation in Seattle, WA. 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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