Dishwashers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $30,900 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.86
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $38,180
Employed locally 420
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,520
    50th (median)
    $30,900
    75th
    $35,340
    90th
    $38,180

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 44% Median Dishwashers salary is 56% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,520
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,440
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,290
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,860

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,970
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,380
    Bartenders $29,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,230
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Peoria, IL is $14.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.30 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Peoria, IL is 8.2% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,520.