Dishwashers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $25,810 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.41
10th percentile $18,200
90th percentile $29,270
Employed locally 220
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,200
    25th
    $22,080
    50th (median)
    $25,810
    75th
    $28,450
    90th
    $29,270

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 44% Median Dishwashers salary is 56% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $29,180
    Wheeling, WV-OH $26,540
    Morgantown, WV $26,400
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $25,360

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,950
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,820
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,490
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Charleston, WV is $12.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.24 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Charleston, WV is 23.3% 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 $18,200 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,080.