Dishwashers Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $26,680 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.83
10th percentile $18,150
90th percentile $34,000
Employed locally 690
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,150
    25th
    $21,120
    50th (median)
    $26,680
    75th
    $28,610
    90th
    $34,000

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,840
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,920
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,930
    Bartenders $21,820
    Food Preparation Workers $27,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Central Pennsylvania is $12.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.26 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Central Pennsylvania is 20.8% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $18,150 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,120.