Dishwashers Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $22,810 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.97
10th percentile $20,590
90th percentile $28,210
Employed locally 130
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,590
    25th
    $22,230
    50th (median)
    $22,810
    75th
    $27,470
    90th
    $28,210

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 44% Median Dishwashers salary is 56% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $29,180
    Wheeling, WV-OH $26,540
    Morgantown, WV $26,400
    Charleston, WV $25,810

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $21,490
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,540
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,030
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Beckley, WV is $10.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.36 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Beckley, WV is 32.3% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $20,590 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,230.