Dishwashers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $31,770 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.27
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $36,170
Employed locally 1,630
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,770
    75th
    $34,840
    90th
    $36,170

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 43% Median Dishwashers salary is 57% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,000
    Kingston, NY $34,530
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $33,820
    Ithaca, NY $33,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,180

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,130
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,540
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,920
    Food Preparation Workers $34,260
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Rochester, NY is $15.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.04 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Rochester, NY is 5.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.