Dishwashers Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $29,530 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.20
10th percentile $26,980
90th percentile $35,510
Employed locally 540
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,980
    25th
    $28,540
    50th (median)
    $29,530
    75th
    $33,010
    90th
    $35,510

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 48% Median Dishwashers salary is 52% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,610
    Vermont $36,430
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $36,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,770
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $35,580

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,400
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,670
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,260
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,880
    Food Preparation Workers $30,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Springfield, MO is $14.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.36 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Springfield, MO is 12.3% 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 $26,980 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,540.