Dishwashers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $43,540 or more. The middle half of dishwashers in Washington earn between $34,490 and $38,730.
- $31K10th
- $34K25th
- $37KMedian
- $39K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,430 | $3,119 | $18.00 |
| Median | $37,010 | $3,084 | $17.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,490 | $2,874 | $16.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,730 | $3,228 | $18.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dishwashers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Dishwashers in Washington earn 7% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($40,450) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($34,310). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $34,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $37,430 | $37,010 | $31,200 | $43,540 | 11,690 |
| Washington, D.C. | $40,450 | $38,670 | $37,710 | $44,190 | 3,580 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $37,430, a single filer in Washington takes home about $31,175 a year, or $2,598 a month and $1,199 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $31,293 | $2,608 |
| Working in DC | $31,175 | $2,598 |
| Working in VA | $30,917 | $2,576 |
| Working in MD | $30,689 | $2,557 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for dishwashers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $37,430 buys what about $34,376 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 15.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Dishwashers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$31,090
- Baltimore, MD$33,820
- Winchester, VA$31,300
- Lexington Park, MD$32,970
- Gettysburg, PA$26,980
- Chambersburg, PA$26,440
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 Washington: questions
How much do dishwashers make an hour in Washington?
$17.99 an hour on average, and $17.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dishwashers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dishwashers take-home pay in Washington?
About $31,175 a year ($2,598 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,430.
Do dishwashers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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