Dishwashers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $30,820 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.82
10th percentile $23,400
90th percentile $37,030
Employed locally 9,870
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,400
    25th
    $29,170
    50th (median)
    $30,820
    75th
    $35,790
    90th
    $37,030

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 35% Median Dishwashers salary is 65% 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
    Midland, TX $30,690
    College Station-Bryan, TX $29,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,890
    Odessa, TX $28,780
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,740

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,610
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,200
    Food Preparation Workers $30,250
    Bartenders $30,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Dallas, TX is $14.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.93 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Dallas, TX is 8.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,400 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,170.