Dishwashers Salary in Arkansas

Dishwashers in Arkansas earn the most in Jonesboro (average $30,260 a year) and the least in Hot Springs ($26,670), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dishwashers average at $28,580 and the median at $27,540 for 2,630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $34,310.

Dishwashers average salary by city in Arkansas

Jonesboro$30,260
Fayetteville$30,130
Little Rock$29,280
Fort Smith$27,120
Hot Springs$26,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jonesboro	$30,260	$27,750	$26,650	$25,862	86
Fayetteville	$30,130	$28,800	$26,890	$25,762	91
Little Rock	$29,280	$28,080	$26,900	$25,110	89
Fort Smith	$27,120	$26,630	$23,850	$23,422	86
Hot Springs	$26,670	$26,110	$24,130	$23,067	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dishwashers salary in other states

Dishwashers salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-9021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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