Dishwashers Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $27,780 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.36
10th percentile $22,870
90th percentile $35,100
Employed locally 160
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,870
    25th
    $24,860
    50th (median)
    $27,780
    75th
    $30,390
    90th
    $35,100

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 44% Median Dishwashers salary is 56% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,890
    Minnesota $32,350
    Elmira, NY $31,860
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,620
    Ann Arbor, MI $31,580
    Missouri $31,000

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,230
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,610
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,990
    Bartenders$37,980
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Muskegon, MI is $13.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.20 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Muskegon, MI is 17.5% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $22,870 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,860.