Dishwashers Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $28,540 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.72
10th percentile $23,530
90th percentile $35,140
Employed locally 230
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,530
    25th
    $25,670
    50th (median)
    $28,540
    75th
    $31,130
    90th
    $35,140

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 40% Median Dishwashers salary is 60% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $29,860
    Cleveland, OH $29,790
    Columbus, OH $29,640
    Akron, OH $29,110
    Ohio $29,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,870

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,480
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,070
    Bartenders $29,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,440
    Food Preparation Workers $31,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Sandusky, OH is $13.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.06 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Sandusky, OH is 15.2% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,530 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,670.