Dishwashers Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $27,840 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.38
10th percentile $21,250
90th percentile $34,710
Employed locally 1,480
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,250
    25th
    $23,610
    50th (median)
    $27,840
    75th
    $31,870
    90th
    $34,710

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 39% Median Dishwashers salary is 61% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,890
    Kokomo, IN $28,510
    Roanoke, VA $28,360
    Tulsa, OK $27,150
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $26,890
    Oklahoma $26,570

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,990
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,850
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,080
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Oklahoma City, OK is $13.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.75 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 17.3% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,250 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,610.