Dishwashers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,480 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $34,360
90th percentile $45,100
Employed locally 170
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,360
    25th
    $35,550
    50th (median)
    $37,480
    75th
    $39,520
    90th
    $45,100

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,500
    Bartenders $36,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,100
    Food Preparation Workers $37,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Massachusetts is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.43 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Massachusetts is 11.3% above 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $34,360 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,550.