Dishwashers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $32,670 -3% vs national
Median hourly $15.71
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $43,570
Employed locally 410
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $32,670
    75th
    $36,510
    90th
    $43,570

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,000
    Kingston, NY $34,530
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $33,820
    Ithaca, NY $33,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,180

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $32,240
    Waiters and Waitresses $47,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,600
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $31,630
    Bartenders $38,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Utica, NY is $15.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.47 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Utica, NY is 3% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.