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Dishwashers Salary in District of Columbia

Dishwashers in District of Columbia earn a median of $38,670 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$38,670
vs. U.S. median
+11% ($34,810)
Rank among states
2 of 51
Jobs in the state
3,580

Pay range in District of Columbia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,710; the top 10% earn over $44,190. Nationally the range is $26,200 to $42,860.

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Dishwashers pay in District of Columbia

How much do dishwashers make in District of Columbia?

The median is $38,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,710 and the top 10% earn over $44,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is District of Columbia a good state for dishwashers?

On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $34,810). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses