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How much does a dishwasher make in Buffalo?

$35,080a year

Median yearly pay for dishwashers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $16.87 an hour or $2,923 a month.

Hourly
$16.87
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
69 of 390
Jobs in the area
1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,080Highest 10%: $37,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,240$15.50
25th$32,240$15.50
Median$35,080$16.87
75th$36,400$17.50
90th$37,990$18.26

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for dishwashers.

Kiryas Joel, NY$36,410
New York, NY$35,670
Kingston, NY$35,510
Ithaca, NY$35,170
Albany, NY$34,580
Syracuse, NY$34,530
Utica, NY$34,530
Glens Falls, NY$34,010
Rochester, NY$33,880
Binghamton, NY$33,530
Watertown, NY$33,330
Elmira, NY$32,530
Dishwasher salary in New York Dishwasher salary in all states

Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chef and Head Cook$74,290
Bartender$46,920
Waiter and Waitress$46,580
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$44,720
Cook$41,860
Cook$38,580
Cook$38,060
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$35,140
Cook$34,730
Food Preparation Worker$34,700
Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Buffalo?

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $16.87 ($35,080 a year).

Do dishwashers make more in Buffalo than the national average?

Yes: $35,080 against $34,810 nationally, 1% more.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $35,450, so Buffalo pays 1% less.

Where does Buffalo rank for dishwasher pay?

69 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a dishwasher make starting out in Buffalo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,990 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.