Dishwashers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $28,620 -15% vs national
Median hourly $13.76
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $33,540
Employed locally 540
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,760
    50th (median)
    $28,620
    75th
    $29,540
    90th
    $33,540

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 45% Median Dishwashers salary is 55% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $35,970
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $33,390
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $31,150
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $30,750
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $30,700
    Jacksonville, FL $30,510

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,720
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,110
    Food Preparation Workers $32,760
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Tallahassee, FL is $13.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.63 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 15% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,760.