Dishwashers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $28,990 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.94
10th percentile $26,320
90th percentile $34,790
Employed locally 390
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,320
    25th
    $28,300
    50th (median)
    $28,990
    75th
    $31,610
    90th
    $34,790

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,790
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,920
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,350
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,900
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Southwest Missouri is $13.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.30 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Southwest Missouri is 13.9% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $26,320 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,300.