Dishwashers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,540 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.24
10th percentile $19,600
90th percentile $33,550
Employed locally 310
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,600
    25th
    $22,160
    50th (median)
    $27,540
    75th
    $29,410
    90th
    $33,550

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,610
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,110
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,920
    Food Preparation Workers$28,830
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Southern Indiana is $13.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.76 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Southern Indiana is 18.2% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $19,600 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,160.