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

Dishwashers Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $27,400 -18.6% vs national

Median hourly $13.17

10th percentile $26,030

90th percentile $37,670

Employed locally 220

National median $33,670

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Dishwashers

Southwest Virginia

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$26,030

25th

$26,320

50th (median)

$27,400

75th

$35,120

90th

$37,670

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 Virginia

Occupation	Median salary
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$27,270
Waiters and Waitresses	$30,250
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$36,990
Cooks, Restaurant	$35,670
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$29,510
Cooks, Fast Food	$29,110

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Southwest Virginia is $13.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.69 or more per hour.

Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

The median Dishwashers salary in Southwest Virginia is 18.6% 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 Virginia?

Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $26,030 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,320.