Dishwashers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $31,040 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.92
10th percentile $23,430
90th percentile $35,590
Employed locally 1,680
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,430
    25th
    $29,110
    50th (median)
    $31,040
    75th
    $34,360
    90th
    $35,590

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 38% Median Dishwashers salary is 62% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,710
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $32,640
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $31,390
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $30,510
    Spartanburg, SC $29,440

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,450
    Waiters and Waitresses $18,890
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,010
    Bartenders $18,710
    Food Preparation Workers $33,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Charleston, SC is $14.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.37 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Charleston, SC is 7.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,430 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,110.