Dishwashers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $27,150 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.05
10th percentile $21,510
90th percentile $33,450
Employed locally 1,030
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,510
    25th
    $24,070
    50th (median)
    $27,150
    75th
    $29,110
    90th
    $33,450

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 40% Median Dishwashers salary is 60% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,890
    Kokomo, IN $28,510
    Roanoke, VA $28,360
    Oklahoma City, OK $27,840
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $26,890
    Oklahoma $26,570

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,360
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,500
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,330
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Tulsa, OK is $13.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.84 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Tulsa, OK is 19.4% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,510 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,070.