Dishwashers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $27,670 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.30
10th percentile $21,410
90th percentile $34,290
Employed locally 330
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,410
    25th
    $23,960
    50th (median)
    $27,670
    75th
    $31,200
    90th
    $34,290

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 46% Median Dishwashers salary is 54% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $24,180
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,400
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,760
    Food Preparation Workers $27,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Hickory, NC is $13.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.72 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Hickory, NC is 17.8% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,410 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,960.