Dishwashers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $27,750 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.34
10th percentile $22,200
90th percentile $35,140
Employed locally 260
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,200
    25th
    $23,460
    50th (median)
    $27,750
    75th
    $30,740
    90th
    $35,140

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 46% Median Dishwashers salary is 54% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $38,100
    Washington $37,600
    Salinas, CA $36,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Bellingham, WA $36,400
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,030

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,400
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,370
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,890
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $30,800
    Bartenders $22,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Lafayette, IN is $13.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.50 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Lafayette, IN is 17.6% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $22,200 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,460.