Dishwashers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $29,640 -12% vs national
Median hourly $14.25
10th percentile $23,960
90th percentile $36,590
Employed locally 2,650
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,960
    25th
    $27,440
    50th (median)
    $29,640
    75th
    $34,970
    90th
    $36,590

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 37% Median Dishwashers salary is 63% 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
    Cleveland, OH $29,790
    Akron, OH $29,110
    Ohio $29,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,870
    Toledo, OH $28,810

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,940
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,540
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,510
    Bartenders $31,910
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Columbus, OH is $14.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.06 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Columbus, OH is 12% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,960 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,440.