Dishwashers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $25,770 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.39
10th percentile $18,130
90th percentile $35,470
Employed locally 150
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,130
    25th
    $22,920
    50th (median)
    $25,770
    75th
    $29,910
    90th
    $35,470

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 37% Median Dishwashers salary is 63% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140
    District of Columbia $37,540
    California $37,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $36,250
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,060

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,470
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,680
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,410
    Bartenders $22,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Waterloo, IA is $12.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.88 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Waterloo, IA is 23.5% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $18,130 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,920.