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SOC 35-9021 · Kansas

Dishwashers Salary in Kansas

Dishwashers in Kansas earn the most in Wichita (average $30,040 a year) and the least in Manhattan ($26,760), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dishwashers average at $28,990 and the median at $28,060 for 2,480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $34,310.

$30Khighest: Wichita

$27Klowest: Manhattan

930jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Dishwashers average salary by city in Kansas

Wichita$30,040
Topeka$28,660
Lawrence$28,270
Manhattan$26,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wichita	$30,040	$28,640	$24,410	$25,419	89
Topeka	$28,660	$27,920	$23,850	$24,382	89
Lawrence	$28,270	$27,590	$24,480	$24,084	90
Manhattan	$26,760	$24,370	$22,940	$22,919	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dishwashers salary in other states

Dishwashers salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

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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