Dishwashers Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $35,240 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.94
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $42,850
Employed locally 200
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $35,240
    75th
    $37,620
    90th
    $42,850

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Washington $37,600
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,820
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,610

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,050
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,540
    Cooks, Restaurant $42,360
    Bartenders $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $50,940
    Food Preparation Workers $36,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Wenatchee, WA is $16.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.52 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 4.7% above 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.