Dishwashers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $28,030 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.47
10th percentile $25,440
90th percentile $36,790
Employed locally 170
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,440
    25th
    $26,870
    50th (median)
    $28,030
    75th
    $33,850
    90th
    $36,790

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 43% Median Dishwashers salary is 57% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Vallejo, CA $36,930
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,860
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,310
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,890

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,090
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,530
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Blacksburg, VA is $13.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.72 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 16.8% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $25,440 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,870.