Dishwashers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $28,870 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.88
10th percentile $20,150
90th percentile $35,910
Employed locally 550
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,150
    25th
    $23,250
    50th (median)
    $28,870
    75th
    $30,490
    90th
    $35,910

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 35% Median Dishwashers salary is 65% 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
    Napa, CA $38,640
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $35,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,890
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $32,480
    Grants Pass, OR $32,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,620

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,810
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,900
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,210
    Bartenders $28,050
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in York, PA is $13.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.21 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in York, PA is 14.3% 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 York?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $20,150 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,250.