Dishwashers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $26,680 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.83
10th percentile $18,180
90th percentile $32,500
Employed locally 200
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,180
    25th
    $22,610
    50th (median)
    $26,680
    75th
    $29,190
    90th
    $32,500

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 40% Median Dishwashers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $32,050
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,820
    Midland, TX $30,690
    College Station-Bryan, TX $29,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,890
    Odessa, TX $28,780

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,650
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,080
    Food Preparation Workers $26,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,480
    Bartenders $27,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Abilene, TX is $12.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.21 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Abilene, TX is 20.8% below the national median of $33,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dishwashers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $18,180 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,610.