Dishwashers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $28,440 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.67
10th percentile $22,660
90th percentile $34,940
Employed locally 600
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,660
    25th
    $26,420
    50th (median)
    $28,440
    75th
    $33,270
    90th
    $34,940

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 44% Median Dishwashers salary is 56% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,900
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $34,270
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $34,080
    Anchorage, AK $34,050

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,680
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,800
    Food Preparation Workers $28,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Winston, NC is $13.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.38 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Winston, NC is 15.5% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $22,660 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,420.