Dishwashers Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $27,870 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.40
10th percentile $21,680
90th percentile $35,260
Employed locally 200
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,680
    25th
    $24,200
    50th (median)
    $27,870
    75th
    $30,870
    90th
    $35,260

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 48% Median Dishwashers salary is 52% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $34,310
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,180
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $31,130
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $30,510
    Logan, UT-ID $30,010
    Gainesville, GA $29,640

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $18,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,950
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,780
    Food Preparation Workers $30,440
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Macon, GA is $13.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.44 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Macon, GA is 17.2% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,680 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,200.