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Washer salary
Average washer salary
$14.98
How much does a washer make?
The average washer salary in the United States is $31,155. Washer salaries typically range between $25,000 and $38,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for washers is $14.98 per hour.
Washer salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Washers earn the highest average salary in Maine.
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Washer Salaries By Experience Level
Average washer salary by state
Highest paying states for washers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $39,599 | $19.04 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $35,768 | $17.20 |
| 3 | Alaska | $35,561 | $17.10 |
| 4 | New York | $37,513 | $18.04 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $35,207 | $16.93 |
| 6 | Washington | $38,409 | $18.47 |
| 7 | Ohio | $34,904 | $16.78 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $36,391 | $17.50 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $34,390 | $16.53 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $37,041 | $17.81 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $32,361 | $15.56 |
| 12 | Oregon | $34,869 | $16.76 |
| 13 | Indiana | $32,348 | $15.55 |
| 14 | Vermont | $36,537 | $17.57 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $35,621 | $17.13 |
| 16 | Montana | $31,375 | $15.08 |
| 17 | Delaware | $32,709 | $15.73 |
| 18 | Iowa | $30,506 | $14.67 |
| 19 | Idaho | $31,072 | $14.94 |
| 20 | California | $34,325 | $16.50 |
| 21 | Maryland | $32,553 | $15.65 |
| 22 | Illinois | $31,824 | $15.30 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $28,697 | $13.80 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $33,525 | $16.12 |
| 25 | Colorado | $31,803 | $15.29 |
| 26 | Michigan | $30,226 | $14.53 |
| 27 | Arizona | $28,166 | $13.54 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $30,403 | $14.62 |
| 29 | Nevada | $27,853 | $13.39 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $29,390 | $14.13 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $30,526 | $14.68 |
| 32 | Florida | $27,398 | $13.17 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $31,744 | $15.26 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $27,822 | $13.38 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $26,357 | $12.67 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $27,971 | $13.45 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $29,018 | $13.95 |
| 38 | Kansas | $28,234 | $13.57 |
| 39 | Virginia | $28,154 | $13.54 |
| 40 | Georgia | $26,883 | $12.92 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $27,607 | $13.27 |
| 42 | Alabama | $24,689 | $11.87 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $27,523 | $13.23 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $23,808 | $11.45 |
| 45 | Utah | $24,910 | $11.98 |
| 46 | Missouri | $27,406 | $13.18 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $28,432 | $13.67 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $25,621 | $12.32 |
| 49 | Texas | $24,591 | $11.82 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $26,470 | $12.73 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $23,312 | $11.21 |
Highest paying cities for washers
The highest-paying cities for washers are Portland, ME, Rochester, NY, and Everett, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, ME | $39,578 | $19.03 |
| 2 | Rochester, NY | $38,913 | $18.71 |
| 3 | Everett, WA | $38,644 | $18.58 |
| 4 | Grand Forks, ND | $36,531 | $17.56 |
| 5 | Cleveland, OH | $35,976 | $17.30 |
| 6 | Menomonee Falls, WI | $35,692 | $17.16 |
| 7 | Atwater, CA | $35,398 | $17.02 |
| 8 | Bend, OR | $34,596 | $16.63 |
| 9 | Boston, MA | $34,446 | $16.56 |
| 10 | Farmington, CT | $33,797 | $16.25 |
| 11 | Baltimore, MD | $32,698 | $15.72 |
| 12 | Des Plaines, IL | $32,096 | $15.43 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $32,075 | $15.42 |
| 14 | Boulder, CO | $31,943 | $15.36 |
| 15 | Omaha, NE | $30,598 | $14.71 |
| 16 | Grand Rapids, MI | $30,259 | $14.55 |
| 17 | Erie, PA | $29,525 | $14.19 |
| 18 | Phoenix, AZ | $28,220 | $13.57 |
| 19 | Jonesboro, AR | $27,770 | $13.35 |
| 20 | Lakeland, FL | $27,376 | $13.16 |
Washer salary details
A washer's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a washer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| Average | $31,155 | $2,596 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying washer jobs
The highest paying types of washers are hydroblaster, truck washer, and cooker cleaner.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Porter | $28,469 | $2,372 | $13.69 | 10,027 |
| Automotive Detailer | $28,357 | $2,363 | $13.63 | 37,088 |
| Aircraft Cleaner | $31,199 | $2,600 | $15.00 | 39,138 |
| Auto Detailer | $28,746 | $2,396 | $13.82 | 11,018 |
| Car Detailer | $29,125 | $2,427 | $14.00 | 11,302 |
| Car Cleaner | $29,423 | $2,452 | $14.15 | 41,909 |
Top companies hiring washers now:
Which companies pay washers the most?
Washer salaries at United Natural Foods and Hormel Foods are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average washer salary at companies like Greif and Charles River Center are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Natural Foods | $41,331 | $19.87 |
| 2 | Hormel Foods | $39,525 | $19.00 |
| 3 | Greif | $39,047 | $18.77 |
| 4 | Charles River Center | $36,755 | $17.67 |
| 5 | University of Washington | $36,571 | $17.58 |
| 6 | Schindler Elevator | $35,177 | $16.91 |
| 7 | Wabtec Corporation | $35,068 | $16.86 |
| 8 | Hyatt Hotels | $34,419 | $16.55 |
| 9 | Sherwin-Williams | $34,078 | $16.38 |
| 10 | LKQ | $33,994 | $16.34 |
| 11 | Waste Connections | $33,988 | $16.34 |
| 12 | ETE REMAN | $33,334 | $16.03 |
| 13 | Gordon Food Service | $33,171 | $15.95 |
| 14 | Athens Services | $33,072 | $15.90 |
| 15 | OFS International | $32,944 | $15.84 |
| 16 | Case Western Reserve University | $32,689 | $15.72 |
| 17 | Dole | $32,473 | $15.61 |
| 18 | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers | $32,413 | $15.58 |
| 19 | Bruce Transportation Group | $32,325 | $15.54 |
| 20 | Remedy Intelligent Staffing | $31,916 | $15.34 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Washer salary by industry
The average washer salary varies across industries:
- The average washer salary in the transportation industry is $33,518, the highest of any industry.
- The average washer salary in the finance industry is $33,106.
- Washers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $31,208, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for washers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation | $33,518 | $16.11 |
| 2 | Hospitality | $33,106 | $15.92 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $31,763 | $15.27 |
| 4 | Health Care | $31,528 | $15.16 |
| 5 | Retail | $31,208 | $15.00 |
High Paying Washer Jobs
Washer salary trends
The average washer salary has risen by $8,781 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average washer earned $22,374 annually, but today, they earn $31,155 a year. That works out to a 24% change in pay for washers over the last decade.
Compare washer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average washer salary over time
Compare washer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Washer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,200 | $14.98 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | $29,100 | $13.98 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $27,600 | $13.29 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $26,300 | $12.66 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | $25,000 | $12.04 | +4.1% |
Recently added washer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piping Rock | 3Rd Shift Parts Washer | Aurora, OH | 12/14/2024 | $48,001 |
| Jdm Golf | Cart Washer | Phoenix, AZ | 12/14/2024 | $23,687 |
| Ohio Department of Education | Bus Washer-Non-Bargaining-Mvrcog | Canfield, OH | 12/13/2024 | $31,305 |
| Company | Bin Washer | Thousand Oaks, CA | 12/12/2024 | $41,740 |
| Decca Consulting | Fuel Washer | Wilsonville, OR | 12/11/2024 | $39,444 |
| Athens Services | Bin Washer | Thousand Oaks, CA | 12/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| Horton | Parts Washer/Clutch Pack (2ND Shift) | Britton, SD | 12/10/2024 | $45,935 |
| TPI Staffing | Wash & Paint | Houston, TX | 12/10/2024 | $31,305 |
| Franchiseopportunities | Sparkle Wash | Oakwood, OH | 12/10/2024 | $50,000 |
| Youthcorps | Kashe-Katuwe/Tent Rocks BLM Individual Placement | Cochiti, NM | 12/10/2024 | $31,827 |
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