Dishwashers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $36,370 +8% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $32,990
90th percentile $40,010
Employed locally 300
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,990
    25th
    $34,930
    50th (median)
    $36,370
    75th
    $38,510
    90th
    $40,010

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 42% Median Dishwashers salary is 58% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,980
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,750
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,480
    Barnstable Town, MA $37,460
    Massachusetts $37,350

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,260
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,450
    Food Preparation Workers $38,270
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Amherst Town, MA is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.86 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 8% above 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $32,990 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,930.