Dishwashers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $28,870 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.88
10th percentile $26,910
90th percentile $35,960
Employed locally 12,510
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,910
    25th
    $27,870
    50th (median)
    $28,870
    75th
    $34,250
    90th
    $35,960

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,970
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $33,390
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $31,150
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $30,750
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $30,700
    Jacksonville, FL $30,510

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,710
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,070
    Food Preparation Workers $34,820
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Miami, FL is $13.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.08 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Miami, FL is 14.3% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $26,910 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,870.