Dishwashers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $23,160 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $11.13
10th percentile $17,260
90th percentile $27,700
Employed locally 200
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,260
    25th
    $20,800
    50th (median)
    $23,160
    75th
    $26,170
    90th
    $27,700

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 39% Median Dishwashers salary is 61% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $28,710
    Williamsport, PA $25,740
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $25,590
    Jackson, MS $24,540

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,160
    Waiters and Waitresses $18,480
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,520
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,280
    Food Preparation Workers $27,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Hattiesburg, MS is $11.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.22 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 31.2% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $17,260 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,800.