Dishwashers Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $27,160 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.06
10th percentile $20,920
90th percentile $29,490
Employed locally 90
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,920
    25th
    $23,750
    50th (median)
    $27,160
    75th
    $28,510
    90th
    $29,490

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 48% Median Dishwashers salary is 52% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,980
    California $37,440
    Vallejo, CA $36,930
    Salinas, CA $36,910

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,290
    Waiters and Waitresses$21,830
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,950
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,500
    Food Preparation Workers$22,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Dothan, AL is $13.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.87 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Dothan, AL is 19.3% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $20,920 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,750.