Dishwashers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,650 -35.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.41
10th percentile $17,160
90th percentile $28,930
Employed locally 770
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,160
    25th
    $20,030
    50th (median)
    $21,650
    75th
    $25,760
    90th
    $28,930

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$25,960
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,490
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,830
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,430
    Food Preparation Workers$27,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Kansas is $10.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.83 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Kansas is 35.7% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $17,160 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,030.