Dishwashers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $36,120 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $33,930
90th percentile $44,100
Employed locally 310
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,930
    25th
    $34,790
    50th (median)
    $36,120
    75th
    $38,130
    90th
    $44,100

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 42% Median Dishwashers salary is 58% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Washington $37,600
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,610

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,480
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,360
    Food Preparation Workers $37,330
    Bartenders $46,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Kennewick, WA is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.01 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Kennewick, WA is 7.3% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $33,930 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,790.