Dishwashers Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $27,440 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.19
10th percentile $22,530
90th percentile $34,550
Employed locally 350
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,530
    25th
    $23,910
    50th (median)
    $27,440
    75th
    $29,070
    90th
    $34,550

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,180
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,390
    Bartenders $25,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Southern Ohio is $13.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.76 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Southern Ohio is 18.5% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $22,530 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,910.