Dishwashers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $27,980 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.45
10th percentile $23,040
90th percentile $35,050
Employed locally 840
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,040
    25th
    $24,650
    50th (median)
    $27,980
    75th
    $30,960
    90th
    $35,050

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 44% Median Dishwashers salary is 56% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,370
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,250
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,940
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,430
    Food Preparation Workers $29,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Greensboro, NC is $13.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.83 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Greensboro, NC is 16.9% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,040 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,650.