Dishwashers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $28,890 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.89
10th percentile $20,110
90th percentile $35,800
Employed locally 11,040
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,110
    25th
    $22,430
    50th (median)
    $28,890
    75th
    $33,010
    90th
    $35,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 36% Median Dishwashers salary is 64% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $32,050
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,820
    Midland, TX $30,690
    College Station-Bryan, TX $29,070
    Odessa, TX $28,780
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,740

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,960
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,830
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,200
    Food Preparation Workers $29,770
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Houston, TX is $13.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.74 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Houston, TX is 14.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $20,110 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,430.