Dishwashers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $29,580 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.22
10th percentile $23,590
90th percentile $42,260
Employed locally 500
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,590
    25th
    $27,050
    50th (median)
    $29,580
    75th
    $35,830
    90th
    $42,260

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,890
    Minnesota $32,350
    Elmira, NY $31,860
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,620
    Ann Arbor, MI $31,580
    Missouri $31,000

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,580
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,890
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,810
    Bartenders $45,330
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Lansing, MI is $14.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.98 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Lansing, MI is 12.1% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,590 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,050.