Dishwashers Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $23,810 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.45
10th percentile $17,360
90th percentile $34,670
Employed locally 400
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,360
    25th
    $21,430
    50th (median)
    $23,810
    75th
    $30,840
    90th
    $34,670

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 28% Median Dishwashers salary is 72% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,890
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,630
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $34,030
    Lewiston, ID-WA $33,640

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,350
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,130
    Bartenders $22,670
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,620
    Food Preparation Workers $31,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Appleton, WI is $11.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.68 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Appleton, WI is 29.3% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $17,360 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,430.