Dishwashers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,260 or more. The middle half of dishwashers in Fargo earn between $28,090 and $36,620.
- $23K10th
- $28K25th
- $32KMedian
- $37K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,300 | $2,692 | $15.53 |
| Median | $31,560 | $2,630 | $15.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,090 | $2,341 | $13.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,620 | $3,052 | $17.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dishwashers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Dishwashers in Fargo earn 5% more than the North Dakota average ($30,710) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($34,310). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $34,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $32,300 | $31,560 | $23,150 | $39,260 | 290 |
| North Dakota | $30,710 | $29,980 | $22,570 | $38,440 | 800 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $32,300, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $28,133 a year, or $2,344 a month and $1,082 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $28,133 | $2,344 |
| Working in MN | $27,224 | $2,269 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for dishwashers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $32,300 buys what about $35,545 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 10.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Dishwashers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fargo$32,300
- Bismarck$31,890
- Grand Forks$30,970
- Minot$29,570
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 Fargo: questions
How much do dishwashers make an hour in Fargo?
$15.53 an hour on average, and $15.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dishwashers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dishwashers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $28,133 a year ($2,344 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,300.
Do dishwashers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). 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 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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