Dishwashers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $30,590 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.71
10th percentile $28,030
90th percentile $38,230
Employed locally 1,800
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,030
    25th
    $28,580
    50th (median)
    $30,590
    75th
    $35,970
    90th
    $38,230

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 36% Median Dishwashers salary is 64% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Vallejo, CA $36,930
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,860
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,310
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,890

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,460
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,510
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,750
    Cooks, Fast Food$29,120
    Bartenders$38,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Richmond, VA is $14.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.68 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Richmond, VA is 9.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $28,030 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,580.