Dishwashers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $31,950 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.36
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $35,980
Employed locally 1,100
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $30,290
    50th (median)
    $31,950
    75th
    $34,990
    90th
    $35,980

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 47% Median Dishwashers salary is 53% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,460
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,710
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,440
    Yuma, AZ $30,490
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $29,850

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,420
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,280
    Food Preparation Workers $34,430
    Bartenders $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Tucson, AZ is $15.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.86 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Tucson, AZ is 5.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,290.