Dishwashers Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $29,530 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.20
10th percentile $22,870
90th percentile $35,790
Employed locally 420
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,870
    25th
    $27,410
    50th (median)
    $29,530
    75th
    $30,740
    90th
    $35,790

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 35% Median Dishwashers salary is 65% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,980
    California $37,440
    Vallejo, CA $36,930
    Salinas, CA $36,910

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,710
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,120
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,430
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,440
    Food Preparation Workers $27,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Huntsville, AL is $14.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.19 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Huntsville, AL is 12.3% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $22,870 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,410.