Dishwashers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $27,420 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.18
10th percentile $18,460
90th percentile $34,720
Employed locally 520
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,460
    25th
    $22,290
    50th (median)
    $27,420
    75th
    $30,330
    90th
    $34,720

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 42% Median Dishwashers salary is 58% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $32,050
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,820
    Midland, TX $30,690
    College Station-Bryan, TX $29,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,890
    Odessa, TX $28,780

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,740
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,020
    Food Preparation Workers$27,210
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,110
    Bartenders$27,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Corpus Christi, TX is $13.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.39 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 18.6% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $18,460 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,290.