Dishwashers Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $24,050 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.56
10th percentile $20,410
90th percentile $30,310
Employed locally 70
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,410
    25th
    $21,510
    50th (median)
    $24,050
    75th
    $28,240
    90th
    $30,310

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,380
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,650
    Waiters and Waitresses $19,950
    Food Preparation Workers $20,900
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Southwest Alabama is $11.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.57 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Southwest Alabama is 28.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $20,410 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,510.