Dishwashers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $34,270 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.48
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $41,900
Employed locally 380
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $32,580
    50th (median)
    $34,270
    75th
    $37,060
    90th
    $41,900

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 36% Median Dishwashers salary is 64% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $36,420
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,000
    Vineland, NJ $32,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,620
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $30,020

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,620
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,360
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,930
    Food Preparation Workers $35,050
    Bartenders $44,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Trenton, NJ is $16.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.07 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Trenton, NJ is 1.8% above 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,580.