Dishwashers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $29,110 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.99
10th percentile $22,990
90th percentile $35,340
Employed locally 800
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,990
    25th
    $25,430
    50th (median)
    $29,110
    75th
    $32,920
    90th
    $35,340

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 41% Median Dishwashers salary is 59% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $29,860
    Cleveland, OH $29,790
    Columbus, OH $29,640
    Ohio $29,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,870
    Toledo, OH $28,810

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,020
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,990
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,630
    Bartenders $29,990
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Akron, OH is $13.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.33 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Akron, OH is 13.5% 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 Akron?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $22,990 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,430.