Dishwashers Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $29,640 -12% vs national
Median hourly $14.25
10th percentile $23,600
90th percentile $37,520
Employed locally 220
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,600
    25th
    $28,380
    50th (median)
    $29,640
    75th
    $33,090
    90th
    $37,520

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 38% Median Dishwashers salary is 62% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $34,310
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,180
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $31,130
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $30,510
    Logan, UT-ID $30,010
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $29,030

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,730
    Waiters and Waitresses $19,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,020
    Food Preparation Workers $34,090
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Gainesville, GA is $14.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.42 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Gainesville, GA is 12% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,600 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,380.