Dishwashers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $28,360 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.63
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $36,580
Employed locally 380
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,350
    50th (median)
    $28,360
    75th
    $33,900
    90th
    $36,580

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 42% Median Dishwashers salary is 58% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,990
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,940
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,130
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,770
    Bartenders $48,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Roanoke, VA is $13.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.60 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Roanoke, VA is 15.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,350.