Dishwashers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $31,620 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.20
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $36,750
Employed locally 3,920
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,220
    50th (median)
    $31,620
    75th
    $35,010
    90th
    $36,750

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 40% Median Dishwashers salary is 60% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,940
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,030
    Cooks, Fast Food $30,380
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,730
    Bartenders $29,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $15.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.37 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 6.1% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,220.