Dishwashers Salary by State
The national median pay for dishwashers is $34,810 a year. By state, it ranges from $26,300 in Mississippi to $40,080 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $26,200
- 25th percentile
- $29,690
- Median
- $34,810
- 75th percentile
- $37,440
- Top 10%
- $42,860
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 477,450 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $40,080 | +15% | $35,570 | $49,360 | 12,630 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $38,670 | +11% | $37,710 | $44,190 | 3,580 |
| 3 | California | $37,870 | +9% | $35,160 | $45,640 | 74,160 |
| 4 | Colorado | $37,840 | +9% | $30,900 | $45,340 | 8,500 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $37,740 | +8% | $29,500 | $61,160 | 4,520 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $37,190 | +7% | $34,030 | $46,000 | 14,100 |
| 7 | Illinois | $36,180 | +4% | $31,200 | $42,270 | 16,250 |
| 8 | Oregon | $36,040 | +4% | $30,930 | $43,330 | 6,680 |
| 9 | Vermont | $36,010 | +3% | $29,650 | $39,770 | 1,280 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $35,900 | +3% | $32,220 | $42,860 | 7,450 |
| 11 | Delaware | $35,780 | +3% | $31,200 | $39,520 | 1,520 |
| 12 | Maine | $35,620 | +2% | $30,590 | $43,000 | 2,940 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $35,550 | +2% | $34,010 | $40,050 | 7,340 |
| 14 | New York | $35,450 | +2% | $32,240 | $45,520 | 30,680 |
| 15 | Arizona | $35,130 | +1% | $31,470 | $39,430 | 10,120 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $34,960 | 0% | $27,290 | $43,580 | 2,370 |
| 17 | Nevada | $34,920 | 0% | $27,570 | $48,540 | 11,360 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $34,060 | −2% | $25,470 | $38,800 | 8,710 |
| 19 | Maryland | $34,030 | −2% | $31,200 | $38,040 | 9,310 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $33,960 | −2% | $31,300 | $38,550 | 2,790 |
| 21 | Alaska | $33,890 | −3% | $27,040 | $36,440 | 1,300 |
| 22 | Virginia | $33,130 | −5% | $27,300 | $40,450 | 12,520 |
| 23 | Missouri | $32,150 | −8% | $28,600 | $38,580 | 7,200 |
| 24 | Utah | $31,830 | −9% | $21,940 | $37,870 | 3,650 |
| 25 | Michigan | $31,300 | −10% | $25,960 | $37,930 | 11,510 |
| 26 | Florida | $31,240 | −10% | $28,250 | $37,010 | 40,480 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $30,530 | −12% | $22,900 | $38,580 | 7,810 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $30,520 | −12% | $27,180 | $37,300 | 3,250 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $30,340 | −13% | $23,540 | $37,320 | 12,050 |
| 30 | Montana | $30,130 | −13% | $22,580 | $38,550 | 2,120 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $29,980 | −14% | $22,570 | $38,440 | 800 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $29,950 | −14% | $21,550 | $37,110 | 19,570 |
| 33 | Idaho | $29,920 | −14% | $19,100 | $42,860 | 2,730 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $29,740 | −15% | $28,080 | $37,120 | 2,170 |
| 35 | Georgia | $29,730 | −15% | $21,220 | $36,590 | 11,300 |
| 36 | Texas | $29,610 | −15% | $21,920 | $36,720 | 33,630 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $29,600 | −15% | $22,660 | $39,120 | 1,060 |
| 38 | Ohio | $29,520 | −15% | $23,150 | $36,670 | 14,380 |
| 39 | Indiana | $29,480 | −15% | $21,840 | $36,660 | 7,000 |
| 40 | Iowa | $29,300 | −16% | $20,720 | $36,030 | 3,290 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $29,160 | −16% | $22,290 | $36,150 | 7,550 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $29,070 | −16% | $20,190 | $37,830 | 8,190 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $29,060 | −17% | $21,330 | $36,240 | 4,890 |
| 44 | Alabama | $28,930 | −17% | $21,810 | $35,840 | 3,540 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $28,190 | −19% | $24,230 | $36,750 | 1,240 |
| 46 | Kansas | $28,060 | −19% | $20,150 | $38,580 | 2,480 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $27,540 | −21% | $23,830 | $35,030 | 2,630 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $27,390 | −21% | $21,080 | $33,970 | 4,060 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $26,460 | −24% | $20,450 | $32,760 | 1,640 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $26,440 | −24% | $19,820 | $33,280 | 4,210 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $26,300 | −24% | $19,240 | $30,190 | 2,880 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Dishwashers salary questions
Which state pays dishwashers the most?
Washington, with a median of $40,080 a year (+15% vs. the national median of $34,810). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays dishwashers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $26,300 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most dishwashers work?
California has the most jobs, about 74,160, with a median of $37,870.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.