Dishwashers Salary in Illinois
Dishwashers in Illinois earn a median of $36,180 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($34,810)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,250
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $42,270. Nationally the range is $26,200 to $42,860.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,220 median in Illinois
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- Cooks, Restaurant$37,580 median in Illinois
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,150 median in Illinois
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$38,230 median in Illinois
- Sewing Machine Operators$36,220 median in Illinois
Dishwashers pay in Illinois
How much do dishwashers make in Illinois?
The median is $36,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $42,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for dishwashers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $34,810). Living costs are not included.