Dishwashers Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $28,010 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.47
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $34,110
Employed locally 400
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $26,110
    50th (median)
    $28,010
    75th
    $29,580
    90th
    $34,110

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,520
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,900
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,220
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,800
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Southeast Missouri is $13.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.83 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Southeast Missouri 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,110.