Dishwashers Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,030 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.48
10th percentile $17,590
90th percentile $34,030
Employed locally 820
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,590
    25th
    $18,520
    50th (median)
    $28,030
    75th
    $30,750
    90th
    $34,030

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,060
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,350
    Bartenders $21,770
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,570
    Food Preparation Workers $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in South Central Wisconsin is $13.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.89 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in South Central Wisconsin is 16.8% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $17,590 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,520.