Dishwashers Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $28,660 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.78
10th percentile $20,390
90th percentile $35,970
Employed locally 230
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,390
    25th
    $23,260
    50th (median)
    $28,660
    75th
    $34,670
    90th
    $35,970

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 39% Median Dishwashers salary is 61% 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
    Napa, CA $38,640
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $35,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,890
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $32,480
    Grants Pass, OR $32,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,620

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,540
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,390
    Bartenders $27,470
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in State College?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in State College, PA is $13.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.24 or more per hour.

    Is State College above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in State College, PA is 14.9% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $20,390 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,260.