Dishwashers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $28,400 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.65
10th percentile $25,540
90th percentile $35,990
Employed locally 760
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,540
    25th
    $26,750
    50th (median)
    $28,400
    75th
    $31,580
    90th
    $35,990

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 36% Median Dishwashers salary is 64% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,480
    Barnstable Town, MA $37,460
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $36,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,840
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,360
    Cooks, Fast Food $24,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Fayetteville, AR is $13.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.96 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 15.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $25,540 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,750.