Dishwashers Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $30,060 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.45
10th percentile $21,610
90th percentile $36,700
Employed locally 1,050
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,610
    25th
    $25,340
    50th (median)
    $30,060
    75th
    $36,310
    90th
    $36,700

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 43% Median Dishwashers salary is 57% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $34,350
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $28,710
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $28,540
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $28,290
    Morristown, TN $28,010
    Johnson City, TN $27,260

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,680
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,620
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,630
    Food Preparation Workers $30,920
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Knoxville, TN is $14.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.25 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Knoxville, TN is 10.7% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,610 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,340.