Dishwashers Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,410 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $44,530
Employed locally 560
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $34,510
    50th (median)
    $35,410
    75th
    $37,160
    90th
    $44,530

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$46,020
    Cooks, Restaurant$40,150
    Food Preparation Workers$36,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49,430
    Bartenders$46,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Western Washington is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.38 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Western Washington is 5.2% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,510.