Dishwashers Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $27,420 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.18
10th percentile $21,670
90th percentile $32,830
Employed locally 90
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,670
    25th
    $25,380
    50th (median)
    $27,420
    75th
    $29,280
    90th
    $32,830

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 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 Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,520
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,650
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,690
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,940
    Food Preparation Workers $27,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Goldsboro, NC is $13.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.98 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,670 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,380.