Dishwashers Salary in South Florida

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

Median annual salary $31,150 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.97
10th percentile $27,240
90th percentile $36,570
Employed locally 540
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,240
    25th
    $28,620
    50th (median)
    $31,150
    75th
    $34,770
    90th
    $36,570

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,630
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,390
    Bartenders $29,200
    Food Preparation Workers $35,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in South Florida is $14.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.81 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in South Florida is 7.5% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $27,240 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,620.