Dishwashers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $32,660 -3% vs national
Median hourly $15.70
10th percentile $21,350
90th percentile $37,540
Employed locally 1,400
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,350
    25th
    $28,320
    50th (median)
    $32,660
    75th
    $34,960
    90th
    $37,540

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 34% Median Dishwashers salary is 66% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $38,100
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $35,580
    Portland-South Portland, ME $35,360
    Connecticut $34,970
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $34,870
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $34,560

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,060
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,350
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,270
    Food Preparation Workers $32,090
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Salt Lake City, UT is $15.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.72 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,350 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,320.