Dishwashers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $24,250 -28% vs national
Median hourly $11.66
10th percentile $17,130
90th percentile $29,180
Employed locally 540
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,130
    25th
    $21,120
    50th (median)
    $24,250
    75th
    $28,040
    90th
    $29,180

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 46% Median Dishwashers salary is 54% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $32,050
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,820
    Midland, TX $30,690
    College Station-Bryan, TX $29,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,890
    Odessa, TX $28,780

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,900
    Food Preparation Workers $23,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,850
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,950
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in McAllen, TX is $11.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.66 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in McAllen, TX is 28% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $17,130 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,120.