Dishwashers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $27,710 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.32
10th percentile $21,660
90th percentile $33,000
Employed locally 130
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,660
    25th
    $23,430
    50th (median)
    $27,710
    75th
    $28,520
    90th
    $33,000

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 42% Median Dishwashers salary is 58% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $29,860
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $29,030
    Bowling Green, KY $28,800
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $28,750
    Sandusky, OH $28,540
    Kentucky $28,140

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,370
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,590
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,750
    Food Preparation Workers$23,930
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Owensboro, KY is $13.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.63 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Owensboro, KY is 17.7% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,660 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,430.