Dishwashers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $36,060 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $34,430
90th percentile $44,040
Employed locally 330
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,430
    25th
    $35,260
    50th (median)
    $36,060
    75th
    $37,710
    90th
    $44,040

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 38% Median Dishwashers salary is 62% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Washington $37,600
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,610

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,710
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,170
    Food Preparation Workers $37,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,030
    Bartenders $46,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Olympia, WA is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.14 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Olympia, WA is 7.1% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $34,430 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,260.