How much does a dishwasher make in Atlanta?
$31,780a year
Median yearly pay for dishwashers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $15.28 an hour or $2,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.28
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 6,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,070Median: $31,780Highest 10%: $37,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,070 | $10.13 | |
| 25th | $28,350 | $13.63 | |
| Median | $31,780 | $15.28 | |
| 75th | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 90th | $37,450 | $18.00 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for dishwashers.
| Savannah, GA | $29,680 |
| Gainesville, GA | $29,580 |
| Brunswick, GA | $29,540 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,430 |
| Augusta, GA | $28,630 |
| Columbus, GA | $28,490 |
| Macon, GA | $28,280 |
| Albany, GA | $28,200 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $28,010 |
| Athens, GA | $27,870 |
| Rome, GA | $27,740 |
| Dalton, GA | $27,610 |
| Valdosta, GA | $27,540 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,660 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,240 |
| Cook | $37,230 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Food Server | $33,560 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,470 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $15.28 ($31,780 a year).
Do dishwashers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $31,780 against $34,810 nationally, 9% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $29,730, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for dishwasher pay?
134 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a dishwasher make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,450 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.