Dishwashers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $31,390 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.09
10th percentile $23,680
90th percentile $36,690
Employed locally 550
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,680
    25th
    $28,930
    50th (median)
    $31,390
    75th
    $34,730
    90th
    $36,690

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,710
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $32,640
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $31,040
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $30,510
    Spartanburg, SC $29,440

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $18,700
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,850
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,360
    Food Preparation Workers $33,780
    Bartenders $18,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $15.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.21 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 6.8% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,680 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,930.