Dishwashers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,820 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.34
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $35,160
Employed locally 160
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,820
    75th
    $32,260
    90th
    $35,160

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,720
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Bartenders $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $32,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,620
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Northwest Illinois is $14.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.15 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Northwest Illinois is 11.4% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.