Dishwashers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,380 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.24
10th percentile $17,890
90th percentile $35,060
Employed locally 140
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,890
    25th
    $21,510
    50th (median)
    $23,380
    75th
    $29,510
    90th
    $35,060

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,540
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,840
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,720
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,490
    Bartenders $21,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Northeast Iowa is $11.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.07 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Northeast Iowa is 30.6% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $17,890 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,510.