How much does a Dishwashers make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

Dishwashers Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $29,540 -12.3% vs national

Median hourly $14.20

10th percentile $26,380

90th percentile $37,670

Employed locally 210

National median $33,670

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Dishwashers

Northwest Virginia

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$26,380

25th

$27,270

50th (median)

$29,540

75th

$35,240

90th

$37,670

Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

Metro area	Median 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 Virginia

Occupation	Median salary
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$27,570
Waiters and Waitresses	$34,410
Cooks, Restaurant	$35,770
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$37,070
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$32,700
Bartenders	$36,750

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Northwest Virginia is $14.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.34 or more per hour.

Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

The median Dishwashers salary in Northwest Virginia is 12.3% 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 Northwest Virginia?

Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $26,380 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,270.