Dishwashers Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $24,830 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.94
10th percentile $17,430
90th percentile $29,670
Employed locally 370
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,430
    25th
    $21,060
    50th (median)
    $24,830
    75th
    $28,800
    90th
    $29,670

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,940
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,290
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,040
    Food Preparation Workers $28,830
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Northern Indiana is $11.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.70 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Northern Indiana is 26.3% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $17,430 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,060.