Dishwashers Salary in Mount Vernon, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $36,610 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $34,230
90th percentile $43,780
Employed locally 190
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,230
    25th
    $35,190
    50th (median)
    $36,610
    75th
    $37,660
    90th
    $43,780

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 43% Median Dishwashers salary is 57% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Washington $37,600
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,520

    Related occupations in Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,010
    Waiters and Waitresses $47,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,950
    Food Preparation Workers $39,360
    Bartenders $46,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Mount Vernon?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Mount Vernon, WA is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.55 or more per hour.

    Is Mount Vernon above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Mount Vernon, WA is 8.7% above 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 Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $34,230 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,190.