Dishwashers Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $19,760 -41.3% vs national
Median hourly $9.50
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $21,530
Employed locally 60
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $19,760
    75th
    $20,920
    90th
    $21,530

    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

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $20,230
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,250
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $27,770
    Cooks, Restaurant $21,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $27,290
    Food Preparation Workers $19,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Puerto Rico is $9.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $11.00 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Puerto Rico is 41.3% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.