Dishwashers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $26,350 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $12.67
10th percentile $20,000
90th percentile $34,850
Employed locally 190
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,000
    25th
    $22,830
    50th (median)
    $26,350
    75th
    $29,940
    90th
    $34,850

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,390
    Fairbanks-College, AK $33,720
    Kansas City, MO-KS $31,340
    Jacksonville, FL $30,510
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $30,250
    Jackson, MI $29,820

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,740
    Food Preparation Workers $29,480
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Topeka, KS is $12.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.35 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Topeka, KS is 21.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $20,000 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,830.