Dishwashers Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,030 +10% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $29,180
90th percentile $49,300
Employed locally 990
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,180
    25th
    $30,570
    50th (median)
    $37,030
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $49,300

    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

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,430
    Waiters and Waitresses $48,480
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $51,640
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $43,750
    Food Preparation Workers $38,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Hawaii / Kauai is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.83 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 10% above 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $29,180 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,570.