Dishwashers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $25,690 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.35
10th percentile $17,400
90th percentile $29,990
Employed locally 830
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,400
    25th
    $21,840
    50th (median)
    $25,690
    75th
    $28,340
    90th
    $29,990

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 44% Median Dishwashers salary is 56% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,070
    Food Preparation Workers $23,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,480
    Bartenders $25,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in El Paso, TX is $12.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.16 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in El Paso, TX is 23.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $17,400 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,840.