Dishwashers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $29,120 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $23,350
90th percentile $35,710
Employed locally 2,040
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,350
    25th
    $27,330
    50th (median)
    $29,120
    75th
    $34,150
    90th
    $35,710

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 30% Median Dishwashers salary is 70% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,900
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $34,270
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $34,080
    Anchorage, AK $34,050

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,970
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,450
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,440
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,300
    Food Preparation Workers $27,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Raleigh, NC is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.01 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Raleigh, NC is 13.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,350 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,330.