Dishwashers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $26,140 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.57
10th percentile $17,390
90th percentile $36,850
Employed locally 100
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,390
    25th
    $20,260
    50th (median)
    $26,140
    75th
    $30,900
    90th
    $36,850

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 37% Median Dishwashers salary is 63% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140
    District of Columbia $37,540
    California $37,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $36,250
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,060

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,660
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,290
    Bartenders $22,610
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Ames, IA is $12.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.45 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Ames, IA is 22.4% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $17,390 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,260.