Dishwashers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $31,420 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.10
10th percentile $23,390
90th percentile $41,600
Employed locally 1,050
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,390
    25th
    $29,620
    50th (median)
    $31,420
    75th
    $35,580
    90th
    $41,600

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 37% Median Dishwashers salary is 63% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,520
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $34,310
    Carson City, NV $31,300
    Jacksonville, FL $30,510
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $29,390

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $24,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,080
    Bartenders $24,330
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Reno, NV is $15.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.13 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Reno, NV is 6.7% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,390 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,620.