Dishwashers Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $27,570 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.25
10th percentile $18,460
90th percentile $33,360
Employed locally 350
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,460
    25th
    $23,040
    50th (median)
    $27,570
    75th
    $29,940
    90th
    $33,360

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 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
    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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$24,550
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,020
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,880
    Food Preparation Workers$26,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,130
    Bartenders$23,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Amarillo, TX is $13.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.45 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Amarillo, TX is 18.1% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $18,460 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,040.