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Dish Washer salary
Average dish washer salary
$14.36
How much does a dish washer make?
The average dish washer salary in the United States is $29,860. Dish washer salaries typically range between $23,000 and $37,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for dish washers is $14.36 per hour.
Dish washer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Dish washers earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Dish Washer Salaries By Experience Level
Dish Washer salary estimates from across the web
Average dish washer salary by state
Highest paying states for dish washers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $32,794 | $15.77 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $33,221 | $15.97 |
| 3 | Washington | $36,321 | $17.46 |
| 4 | New York | $32,217 | $15.49 |
| 5 | Vermont | $29,716 | $14.29 |
| 6 | Nevada | $28,429 | $13.67 |
| 7 | Arizona | $29,332 | $14.10 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $29,909 | $14.38 |
| 9 | California | $32,770 | $15.75 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $30,847 | $14.83 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $30,881 | $14.85 |
| 12 | Alaska | $28,315 | $13.61 |
| 13 | Maine | $27,623 | $13.28 |
| 14 | Colorado | $30,123 | $14.48 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $30,101 | $14.47 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $26,598 | $12.79 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $34,507 | $16.59 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $29,468 | $14.17 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $25,734 | $12.37 |
| 20 | Illinois | $28,495 | $13.70 |
| 21 | Ohio | $25,496 | $12.26 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $25,802 | $12.40 |
| 23 | Michigan | $26,774 | $12.87 |
| 24 | Delaware | $28,873 | $13.88 |
| 25 | Utah | $26,524 | $12.75 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $24,681 | $11.87 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $30,989 | $14.90 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $25,870 | $12.44 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $25,300 | $12.16 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $28,084 | $13.50 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $25,150 | $12.09 |
| 32 | Maryland | $28,136 | $13.53 |
| 33 | Missouri | $25,764 | $12.39 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $25,262 | $12.15 |
| 35 | Idaho | $25,712 | $12.36 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $25,086 | $12.06 |
| 37 | Indiana | $24,361 | $11.71 |
| 38 | Florida | $23,948 | $11.51 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $23,935 | $11.51 |
| 40 | Montana | $23,118 | $11.11 |
| 41 | Texas | $23,738 | $11.41 |
| 42 | Georgia | $23,290 | $11.20 |
| 43 | Alabama | $22,616 | $10.87 |
| 44 | Iowa | $22,766 | $10.95 |
| 45 | Kansas | $23,543 | $11.32 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $20,926 | $10.06 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $22,644 | $10.89 |
| 48 | Virginia | $24,458 | $11.76 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $22,923 | $11.02 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $22,234 | $10.69 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $19,750 | $9.50 |
Highest paying cities for dish washers
The highest-paying cities for dish washers are Seattle, WA, Washington, DC, and Sacramento, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $36,526 | $17.56 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $34,487 | $16.58 |
| 3 | Sacramento, CA | $34,079 | $16.38 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $33,218 | $15.97 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $32,677 | $15.71 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $32,254 | $15.51 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | $30,123 | $14.48 |
| 8 | Austin, MN | $29,477 | $14.17 |
| 9 | Glendale, AZ | $29,414 | $14.14 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $28,575 | $13.74 |
| 11 | Las Vegas, NV | $28,227 | $13.57 |
| 12 | Columbia, MD | $28,114 | $13.52 |
| 13 | Portland, ME | $27,674 | $13.30 |
| 14 | Washington, MI | $26,940 | $12.95 |
| 15 | Washington, UT | $26,870 | $12.92 |
| 16 | Philadelphia, PA | $26,640 | $12.81 |
| 17 | Albuquerque, NM | $25,928 | $12.47 |
| 18 | Saint Louis, MO | $25,753 | $12.38 |
| 19 | Raleigh, NC | $25,284 | $12.16 |
| 20 | Columbus, OH | $25,217 | $12.12 |
Dish Washer salary details
A dish washer's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dish washer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $29,860 | $2,488 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying dish washer jobs
The highest paying types of dish washers are utility person, line cook/dishwasher, and cook/server dishwasher.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Staff | $29,816 | $2,485 | $14.33 | 154,513 |
| Kitchen Helper | $25,796 | $2,150 | $12.40 | 80,202 |
| Utility Person | $40,539 | $3,378 | $19.49 | 36,802 |
| Food Prep/Dishwasher | $29,964 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,200 |
| Prep Cook/Dishwasher | $31,687 | $2,641 | $15.23 | 126,351 |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | $34,435 | $2,870 | $16.56 | 133,370 |
Top companies hiring dish washers now:
Which companies pay dish washers the most?
Dish washer salaries at Rich Products and Lexington Country Club are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average dish washer salary at companies like Sentry and Dairy Farmers of America are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Products | $38,303 | $18.41 |
| 2 | Lexington Country Club | $37,871 | $18.21 |
| 3 | Sentry | $37,365 | $17.96 |
| 4 | Dairy Farmers of America | $37,178 | $17.87 |
| 5 | Tableau | $36,916 | $17.75 |
| 6 | Waters | $36,558 | $17.58 |
| 7 | Diners Club International | $36,338 | $17.47 |
| 8 | University of St. Thomas | $36,199 | $17.40 |
| 9 | V-Soft Consulting | $35,894 | $17.26 |
| 10 | WeatherTech | $35,390 | $17.01 |
| 11 | Kohler Co. | $35,256 | $16.95 |
| 12 | Emory University | $35,249 | $16.95 |
| 13 | Bertucci's | $35,164 | $16.91 |
| 14 | On The Border | $34,814 | $16.74 |
| 15 | HEI Hotels & Resorts | $34,739 | $16.70 |
| 16 | Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | $34,678 | $16.67 |
| 17 | Anthony | $34,564 | $16.62 |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin System | $34,482 | $16.58 |
| 19 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| 20 | Exact Sciences | $34,442 | $16.56 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Dish Washer salary trends
The average dish washer salary has risen by $8,165 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dish washer earned $21,695 annually, but today, they earn $29,860 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for dish washers over the last decade.
Compare dish washer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average dish washer salary over time
Compare dish washer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Dish Washer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,900 | $14.36 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $28,300 | $13.62 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $26,900 | $12.91 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $25,400 | $12.21 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $24,600 | $11.82 | +7.0% |
Recently added dish washer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Nevada | Student Dishwasher, Hospitality Management-FY 2025 | Las Vegas, NV | 12/18/2024 | $29,218 |
| Tommy Bahama | Dishwasher-Marlin Bar | Las Vegas, NV | 12/18/2024 | $31,305 |
| Worland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Dishwasher | Worland, WY | 12/18/2024 | $27,131 |
| Stellar Senior Living [Parent | Dishwasher | Worland, WY | 12/18/2024 | $27,131 |
| Aramark Corp | Dishwasher for Mesa Verde NP | Boone, CO | 12/17/2024 | $31,305 |
| Concord Hospitality | Evening Dishwasher-34° North at The Beaufort Hotel | Beaufort, NC | 12/17/2024 | $25,044 |
| Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. | Dishwasher | Frederick, MD | 12/17/2024 | $33,392 |
| Willow Valley Retirement Communities | Dishwasher | Lancaster, PA | 12/17/2024 | $31,305 |
| Target Center | Dishwasher-at Toyota Center 1347236 | Houston, TX | 12/17/2024 | $25,044 |
| LCS Senior Living | Dishwasher | Fort Myers, FL | 12/17/2024 | $29,218 |
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