Dishwashers Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $26,720 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.85
10th percentile $21,240
90th percentile $33,100
Employed locally 330
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,240
    25th
    $22,050
    50th (median)
    $26,720
    75th
    $28,650
    90th
    $33,100

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,980
    California $37,440
    Vallejo, CA $36,930
    Salinas, CA $36,910

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,190
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,940
    Cooks, Fast Food$25,760
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,770
    Food Preparation Workers$24,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Mobile, AL is $12.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.41 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Mobile, AL is 20.6% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,240 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,050.