Dishwashers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $36,920 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $33,090
90th percentile $44,800
Employed locally 620
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,090
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $36,920
    75th
    $40,070
    90th
    $44,800

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 36% Median Dishwashers salary is 64% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140
    District of Columbia $37,540
    Colorado $37,140
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,610

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,130
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,330
    Cooks, Restaurant $41,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $52,570
    Bartenders $36,820
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $43,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Boulder, CO is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.70 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Boulder, CO is 9.7% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $33,090 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.