How much does a dishwasher make in Columbus?
$33,690a year
Median yearly pay for dishwashers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $16.20 an hour or $2,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.20
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 2,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,230Median: $33,690Highest 10%: $37,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,230 | $11.65 | |
| 25th | $27,500 | $13.22 | |
| Median | $33,690 | $16.20 | |
| 75th | $35,660 | $17.14 | |
| 90th | $37,570 | $18.06 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for dishwashers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,740 |
| Dayton, OH | $29,580 |
| Akron, OH | $29,390 |
| Cleveland, OH | $29,360 |
| Toledo, OH | $29,290 |
| Canton, OH | $28,730 |
| Lima, OH | $28,480 |
| Sandusky, OH | $28,040 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28,020 |
| Springfield, OH | $27,940 |
| Youngstown, OH | $26,510 |
| Huntington, WV | $26,250 |
| Wheeling, WV | $26,180 |
| Weirton, WV | $24,600 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,830 |
| Cook | $38,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,790 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $37,490 |
| Bartender | $37,000 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,930 |
| Cook | $36,590 |
| Cook | $35,200 |
| Food Server | $32,250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $30,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $16.20 ($33,690 a year).
Do dishwashers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $33,690 against $34,810 nationally, 3% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $29,520, so Columbus pays 14% more.
Where does Columbus rank for dishwasher pay?
103 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a dishwasher make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,570 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.