Dishwashers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $31,080 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.94
10th percentile $21,650
90th percentile $37,970
Employed locally 190
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,650
    25th
    $27,250
    50th (median)
    $31,080
    75th
    $34,900
    90th
    $37,970

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 37% Median Dishwashers salary is 63% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,120
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $35,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,860
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,460

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,940
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,980
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,600
    Bartenders$28,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,480
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Bismarck, ND is $14.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.02 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Bismarck, ND is 7.7% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,650 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,250.