Dishwashers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $29,790 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.32
10th percentile $23,480
90th percentile $35,880
Employed locally 3,640
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,480
    25th
    $27,700
    50th (median)
    $29,790
    75th
    $35,020
    90th
    $35,880

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $29,860
    Columbus, OH $29,640
    Akron, OH $29,110
    Ohio $29,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,870
    Toledo, OH $28,810

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,240
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,180
    Bartenders $30,190
    Food Preparation Workers $32,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Cleveland, OH is $14.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.87 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Cleveland, OH is 11.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,480 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,700.