How much does a Dishwashers make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

Dishwashers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $19,510 -42.1% vs national

Median hourly $9.38

10th percentile $15,190

90th percentile $26,620

Employed locally 110

National median $33,670

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$15,190

25th

$17,450

50th (median)

$19,510

75th

$21,260

90th

$26,620

Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

Metro area	Median 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 Louisiana

Occupation	Median salary
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$21,480
Food Preparation Workers	$21,720
Waiters and Waitresses	$15,620
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$30,760
Cooks, Restaurant	$24,420
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$24,340

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Southwest Louisiana is $9.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.65 or more per hour.

Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

The median Dishwashers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 42.1% 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 Louisiana?

Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $15,190 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,450.