Dishwashers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $31,990 -5% vs national
Median hourly $15.38
10th percentile $28,640
90th percentile $35,720
Employed locally 370
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,640
    25th
    $29,820
    50th (median)
    $31,990
    75th
    $34,550
    90th
    $35,720

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,480
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,770
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $35,710
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $35,580
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,540

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,860
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,730
    Food Preparation Workers $34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,750
    Bartenders $39,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Santa Fe, NM is $15.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.62 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $28,640 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,820.