Dishwashers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $28,820 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.85
10th percentile $17,750
90th percentile $36,970
Employed locally 2,400
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,750
    25th
    $21,660
    50th (median)
    $28,820
    75th
    $34,380
    90th
    $36,970

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 38% Median Dishwashers salary is 62% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,210
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,910
    Bartenders $24,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,540
    Food Preparation Workers $33,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Milwaukee, WI is $13.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.38 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 14.4% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $17,750 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,660.