Dishwashers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $35,860 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.24
10th percentile $33,700
90th percentile $43,920
Employed locally 3,650
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,700
    25th
    $34,860
    50th (median)
    $35,860
    75th
    $37,610
    90th
    $43,920

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140
    California $37,440
    Colorado $37,140
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,610
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $36,370
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,290

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,850
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,060
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,200
    Food Preparation Workers $37,270
    Bartenders $36,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Portland, OR-WA is $17.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.73 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 6.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $33,700 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,860.