Dishwashers Salary in Massachusetts

Dishwashers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $39,700 a year) and the least in Springfield ($35,690), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dishwashers average at $39,100 and the median at $37,190 for 14,100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $34,310.

Dishwashers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$39,700
Barnstable$39,280
Amherst$37,470
Worcester$36,800
Pittsfield$36,680
Springfield$35,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$39,700	$37,750	$35,950	$32,414	108
Barnstable	$39,280	$37,030	$35,760	$32,097	98
Amherst	$37,470	$37,350	$34,880	$30,734	100
Worcester	$36,800	$36,660	$34,730	$30,229	103
Pittsfield	$36,680	$35,840	$33,550	$30,138	95
Springfield	$35,690	$35,560	$33,650	$29,392	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dishwashers salary in other states

Dishwashers salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

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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