Dishwashers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $34,690 +3% vs national
Median hourly $16.68
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $37,900
Employed locally 1,190
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $32,840
    50th (median)
    $34,690
    75th
    $35,840
    90th
    $37,900

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 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
    District of Columbia $37,540
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,290
    Connecticut $34,970
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $34,870
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,630
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $34,620

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,670
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,730
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,640
    Food Preparation Workers$35,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49,880
    Bartenders$33,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in New Haven, CT is $16.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.41 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in New Haven, CT is 3% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,840.