Dishwashers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $30,790 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.81
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $35,980
Employed locally 250
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,290
    50th (median)
    $30,790
    75th
    $34,340
    90th
    $35,980

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 41% Median Dishwashers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,520
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,440
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,290
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,860

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,950
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,240
    Bartenders$29,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,650
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Springfield, IL is $14.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.61 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Springfield, IL is 8.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,290.