Dishwashers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $25,330 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.18
10th percentile $18,430
90th percentile $31,360
Employed locally 100
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,430
    25th
    $22,810
    50th (median)
    $25,330
    75th
    $28,400
    90th
    $31,360

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 45% Median Dishwashers salary is 55% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $29,180
    Wheeling, WV-OH $26,540
    Morgantown, WV $26,400
    Charleston, WV $25,810

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,280
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,300
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,620
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,270
    Food Preparation Workers $27,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Parkersburg, WV is $12.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.53 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 24.8% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $18,430 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,810.