Dishwashers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $27,700 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.32
10th percentile $18,510
90th percentile $33,390
Employed locally 330
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,510
    25th
    $21,260
    50th (median)
    $27,700
    75th
    $30,130
    90th
    $33,390

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 41% Median Dishwashers salary is 59% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,890
    Odessa, TX $28,780

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,240
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,090
    Food Preparation Workers $27,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,000
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,920
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $26,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Killeen, TX is $13.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.58 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Killeen, TX is 17.7% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $18,510 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,260.