Dishwashers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,870 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.76
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $38,700
Employed locally 320
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $32,640
    50th (median)
    $34,870
    75th
    $37,390
    90th
    $38,700

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,170
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,840
    Food Preparation Workers $35,040
    Bartenders $33,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Connecticut is $16.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.35 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Connecticut is 3.6% above 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,640.