Dishwashers Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $28,780 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.84
10th percentile $20,020
90th percentile $34,960
Employed locally 220
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,020
    25th
    $24,490
    50th (median)
    $28,780
    75th
    $33,350
    90th
    $34,960

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 41% Median Dishwashers salary is 59% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $32,050
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,820
    Midland, TX $30,690
    College Station-Bryan, TX $29,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,890
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,740

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,010
    Food Preparation Workers $27,970
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,220
    Bartenders $23,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Odessa, TX is $13.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.89 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Odessa, TX is 14.5% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $20,020 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,490.