Dishwashers Salary in Morristown, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morristown, TN

Median annual salary $28,010 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.47
10th percentile $20,630
90th percentile $35,420
Employed locally 90
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,630
    25th
    $22,450
    50th (median)
    $28,010
    75th
    $33,230
    90th
    $35,420

    Morristown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,130 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 48% Median Dishwashers salary is 52% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $34,350
    Knoxville, TN $30,060
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $28,710
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $28,540
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $28,290
    Johnson City, TN $27,260

    Related occupations in Morristown, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,760
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,080
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,370
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,060
    Food Preparation Workers $26,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Morristown?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Morristown, TN is $13.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.11 or more per hour.

    Is Morristown above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Morristown, TN is 16.8% 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 Morristown?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $20,630 per year in Morristown, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,450.