Dishwashers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $27,690 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.31
10th percentile $18,360
90th percentile $34,580
Employed locally 130
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,360
    25th
    $23,420
    50th (median)
    $27,690
    75th
    $29,820
    90th
    $34,580

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 40% Median Dishwashers salary is 60% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,390
    Fairbanks-College, AK $33,720
    Kansas City, MO-KS $31,340
    Jacksonville, FL $30,510
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $30,250
    Jackson, MI $29,820

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,820
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,760
    Bartenders $29,130
    Food Preparation Workers $30,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Lawrence, KS is $13.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.36 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Lawrence, KS is 17.8% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $18,360 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,420.