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

Dishwashers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $28,790 -14.5% vs national

Median hourly $13.84

10th percentile $22,880

90th percentile $35,590

Employed locally 250

National median $33,670

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$22,880

25th

$24,010

50th (median)

$28,790

75th

$30,140

90th

$35,590

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 Minnesota

Occupation	Median salary
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$29,680
Waiters and Waitresses	$23,170
Bartenders	$26,140
Food Preparation Workers	$29,900
Cooks, Restaurant	$35,580
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$42,690

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Southwest Minnesota is $13.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.67 or more per hour.

Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

The median Dishwashers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 14.5% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,010.