Dishwashers pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $33,970 or more. The middle half of dishwashers in Albany earn between $21,890 and $29,880.
- $19K10th
- $22K25th
- $28KMedian
- $30K75th
- $34K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,970 | $2,248 | $12.97 |
| Median | $28,200 | $2,350 | $13.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,890 | $1,824 | $10.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,880 | $2,490 | $14.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dishwashers pay in Albany vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Dishwashers in Albany earn 10% less than the Georgia average ($29,950) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($34,310). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $34,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $26,970 | $28,200 | $19,250 | $33,970 | 130 |
| Georgia | $29,950 | $29,730 | $21,220 | $36,590 | 11,300 |
| United States | $34,310 | $34,810 | $26,200 | $42,860 | 477,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dishwashers salary after taxes in Albany
On the average salary of $26,970, a single filer in Albany takes home about $23,222 a year, or $1,935 a month and $893 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albany a good place for dishwashers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $26,970 buys what about $30,763 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($43,620). A typical home costs $168,362, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Dishwashers salary in other Georgia cities
Albany ranks 14th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($31,100).
- Atlanta$31,100
- Brunswick$30,750
- Gainesville$30,080
- Hinesville$29,950
- Savannah$29,690
- Columbus$28,810
- Augusta$28,570
- Rome$28,050
- Macon$27,700
- Albany$26,970
Highest-paying cities for dishwashers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($46,880).
- Kahului, HI$46,880
- San Jose, CA$44,840
- San Francisco, CA$43,040
- Seattle, WA$42,770
- Napa, CA$42,060
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Dishwashers salary in Albany: questions
How much do dishwashers make an hour in Albany?
$12.97 an hour on average, and $13.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dishwashers salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dishwashers take-home pay in Albany?
About $23,222 a year ($1,935 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,970.
Do dishwashers earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($34,310).
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; area Albany, GA (10500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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