Dishwashers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $26,890 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.93
10th percentile $22,100
90th percentile $31,200
Employed locally 290
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,100
    25th
    $23,520
    50th (median)
    $26,890
    75th
    $28,680
    90th
    $31,200

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,980
    California $37,440
    Vallejo, CA $36,930
    Salinas, CA $36,910

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,850
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,740
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,600
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,340
    Food Preparation Workers $28,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $12.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.33 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 20.1% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $22,100 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,520.