Dishwashers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $30,130 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.49
10th percentile $18,870
90th percentile $38,290
Employed locally 1,150
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,870
    25th
    $22,090
    50th (median)
    $30,130
    75th
    $35,120
    90th
    $38,290

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 35% Median Dishwashers salary is 65% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,890
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,630
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $34,030
    Lewiston, ID-WA $33,640

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,520
    Bartenders $22,450
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,580
    Food Preparation Workers $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Madison, WI is $14.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.66 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Madison, WI is 10.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $18,870 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,090.