Dishwashers Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $36,420 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.51
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $53,250
Employed locally 880
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $32,070
    50th (median)
    $36,420
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $53,250

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,000
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $34,270
    Vineland, NJ $32,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,620
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $30,020

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,350
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$32,250
    Cooks, Restaurant$40,440
    Bartenders$38,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50,240
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Atlantic City, NJ is $17.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.61 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 8.2% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,070.