Dishwashers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $34,850 or more. The middle half of dishwashers in Augusta earn between $26,530 and $31,680.
- $21K10th
- $27K25th
- $29KMedian
- $32K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $28,570 | $2,381 | $13.74 |
| Median | $28,630 | $2,386 | $13.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,530 | $2,211 | $12.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $31,680 | $2,640 | $15.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dishwashers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Dishwashers in Augusta earn 5% less than the Georgia average ($29,950) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($34,310). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $34,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $28,570 | $28,630 | $21,420 | $34,850 | 500 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $28,570, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $24,459 a year, or $2,038 a month and $941 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $24,866 | $2,072 |
| Working in GA | $24,459 | $2,038 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for dishwashers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $28,570 buys what about $31,087 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dishwashers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 7th 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
- Athens$27,610
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 Augusta: questions
How much do dishwashers make an hour in Augusta?
$13.74 an hour on average, and $13.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dishwashers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dishwashers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $24,459 a year ($2,038 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $28,570.
Do dishwashers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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