Dishwashers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,020 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.95
10th percentile $23,190
90th percentile $35,750
Employed locally 490
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,190
    25th
    $26,640
    50th (median)
    $29,020
    75th
    $33,800
    90th
    $35,750

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,640
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,160
    Food Preparation Workers $33,510
    Bartenders $26,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Southeast Minnesota is $13.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.34 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 13.8% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $23,190 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,640.