Dishwashers Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $26,930 -20% vs national
Median hourly $12.95
10th percentile $21,660
90th percentile $34,850
Employed locally 410
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,660
    25th
    $22,600
    50th (median)
    $26,930
    75th
    $29,370
    90th
    $34,850

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,110
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,150
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,690
    Bartenders$38,280
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Southern Michigan is $12.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Southern Michigan is 20% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,660 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,600.