Dishwashers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $27,410 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.18
10th percentile $21,830
90th percentile $33,620
Employed locally 290
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,830
    25th
    $24,030
    50th (median)
    $27,410
    75th
    $30,130
    90th
    $33,620

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 47% Median Dishwashers salary is 53% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,900
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $34,270
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $34,080
    Anchorage, AK $34,050

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$25,490
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,380
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,660
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,350
    Food Preparation Workers$26,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Fayetteville, NC is $13.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.28 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 18.6% 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 $21,830 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,030.