Dishwashers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $29,300 -13% vs national
Median hourly $14.09
10th percentile $22,020
90th percentile $35,730
Employed locally 160
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,020
    25th
    $27,290
    50th (median)
    $29,300
    75th
    $33,390
    90th
    $35,730

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 45% Median Dishwashers salary is 55% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $38,100
    Washington $37,600
    Salinas, CA $36,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Bellingham, WA $36,400
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,030

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,430
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,910
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,440
    Food Preparation Workers $30,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Elkhart, IN is $14.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.39 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Elkhart, IN is 13% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $22,020 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,290.