Dishwashers Salary in Lawton, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawton, OK

Median annual salary $25,470 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.24
10th percentile $20,030
90th percentile $30,230
Employed locally 120
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,030
    25th
    $22,680
    50th (median)
    $25,470
    75th
    $29,220
    90th
    $30,230

    Lawton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,060 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,890
    Kokomo, IN $28,510
    Roanoke, VA $28,360
    Oklahoma City, OK $27,840
    Tulsa, OK $27,150
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $26,890

    Related occupations in Lawton, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $18,650
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,670
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,360
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Lawton?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Lawton, OK is $12.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.73 or more per hour.

    Is Lawton above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Lawton, OK is 24.4% 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 Lawton?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $20,030 per year in Lawton, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,680.