Dishwashers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $30,310 -10% vs national
Median hourly $14.57
10th percentile $27,150
90th percentile $34,250
Employed locally 1,380
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,150
    25th
    $28,200
    50th (median)
    $30,310
    75th
    $31,750
    90th
    $34,250

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 45% Median Dishwashers salary is 55% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,480
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,770
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $35,710
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $35,580
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,540

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,170
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,360
    Food Preparation Workers $30,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,200
    Bartenders $30,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Albuquerque, NM is $14.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.52 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $27,150 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,200.