Dishwashers Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $28,180 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.55
10th percentile $23,030
90th percentile $34,360
Employed locally 130
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,030
    25th
    $24,120
    50th (median)
    $28,180
    75th
    $33,090
    90th
    $34,360

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 45% Median Dishwashers salary is 55% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $29,860
    Cleveland, OH $29,790
    Columbus, OH $29,640
    Akron, OH $29,110
    Ohio $29,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,870

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,480
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,410
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,600
    Bartenders$28,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Lima, OH is $13.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.00 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Lima, OH is 16.3% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,030 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,120.