Dishwashers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $29,030 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.96
10th percentile $24,490
90th percentile $35,910
Employed locally 190
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,490
    25th
    $27,530
    50th (median)
    $29,030
    75th
    $33,840
    90th
    $35,910

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 39% Median Dishwashers salary is 61% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,890
    Rochester, MN $30,850
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $30,250
    Fargo, ND-MN $29,850
    St. Cloud, MN $29,370
    Duluth, MN-WI $28,700

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,700
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,900
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,100
    Bartenders$23,580
    Food Preparation Workers$34,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Mankato, MN is $13.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.28 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Mankato, MN is 13.8% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $24,490 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,530.