Dishwashers Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $28,270 -16% vs national
Median hourly $13.59
10th percentile $22,480
90th percentile $37,190
Employed locally 300
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,480
    25th
    $26,530
    50th (median)
    $28,270
    75th
    $34,850
    90th
    $37,190

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 40% Median Dishwashers salary is 60% 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
    Bozeman, MT $32,530
    Binghamton, NY $31,200
    Billings, MT $28,580
    Helena, MT $27,640
    Sumter, SC $27,250
    Great Falls, MT $27,230

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,480
    Bartenders $22,210
    Food Preparation Workers $31,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Missoula, MT is $13.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.93 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Missoula, MT is 16% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $22,480 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,530.