Dishwashers pay range in Altoona
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $33,230 or more. The middle half of dishwashers in Altoona earn between $21,340 and $28,820.
- $20K10th
- $21K25th
- $27KMedian
- $29K75th
- $33K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,220 | $2,185 | $12.61 |
| Median | $26,960 | $2,247 | $12.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,340 | $1,778 | $10.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,820 | $2,402 | $13.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dishwashers pay in Altoona vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Dishwashers in Altoona earn 12% less than the Pennsylvania average ($29,950) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($34,310). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $34,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $26,220 | $26,960 | $20,260 | $33,230 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,950 | $29,950 | $21,550 | $37,110 | 19,570 |
| 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 Altoona
On the average salary of $26,220, a single filer in Altoona takes home about $22,397 a year, or $1,866 a month and $861 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Altoona a good place for dishwashers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Altoona area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.5), so the average $26,220 buys what about $29,294 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Altoona ($44,270). A typical home costs $178,052, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Dishwashers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Altoona ranks 14th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($32,750).
- Philadelphia$32,750
- Allentown$30,650
- Pittsburgh$30,250
- Harrisburg$29,920
- Lancaster$29,310
- York$28,660
- State College$28,520
- Lebanon$28,230
- Scranton$27,840
- Altoona$26,220
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 Altoona: questions
How much do dishwashers make an hour in Altoona?
$12.60 an hour on average, and $12.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dishwashers salary in Altoona?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dishwashers take-home pay in Altoona?
About $22,397 a year ($1,866 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,220. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do dishwashers earn more in Altoona than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Altoona, PA (11020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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