Dishwashers Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $26,300 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $12.64
10th percentile $18,310
90th percentile $33,340
Employed locally 60
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,310
    25th
    $23,160
    50th (median)
    $26,300
    75th
    $29,540
    90th
    $33,340

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 40% Median Dishwashers salary is 60% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $34,310
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,180
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $31,130
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $30,510
    Logan, UT-ID $30,010
    Gainesville, GA $29,640

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $19,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,130
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,110
    Food Preparation Workers $31,430
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $24,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Dalton, GA is $12.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.40 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Dalton, GA is 21.9% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $18,310 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,160.