Dishwashers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $36,400 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $34,360
90th percentile $45,360
Employed locally 320
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,360
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $38,100
    90th
    $45,360

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Washington $37,600
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,610

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,680
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,100
    Cooks, Restaurant $41,240
    Food Preparation Workers $37,160
    Bartenders $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Bellingham, WA is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Bellingham, WA is 8.1% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $34,360 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.