Dishwashers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $27,500 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.22
10th percentile $23,810
90th percentile $34,060
Employed locally 850
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,810
    25th
    $24,720
    50th (median)
    $27,500
    75th
    $29,500
    90th
    $34,060

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,480
    Barnstable Town, MA $37,460
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $36,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,250
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,470
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,260
    Food Preparation Workers $26,770
    Cooks, Fast Food $24,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Little Rock, AR is $13.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.12 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Little Rock, AR is 18.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,810 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,720.