Dishwashers Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $28,610 -15% vs national
Median hourly $13.76
10th percentile $25,780
90th percentile $29,900
Employed locally 160
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,780
    25th
    $26,930
    50th (median)
    $28,610
    75th
    $29,350
    90th
    $29,900

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 54% Median Dishwashers salary is 46% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,480
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,770
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $35,710
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $35,580
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,540

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,370
    Waiters and Waitresses$30,840
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,590
    Food Preparation Workers$28,500
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$30,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Farmington, NM is $13.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.63 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Farmington, NM is 15% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $25,780 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,930.