How much does a dishwasher make in Illinois?
$36,180a year
Median yearly pay for dishwashers in Illinois. That is $17.39 an hour or $3,015 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.39
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,180Highest 10%: $42,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,790 | $15.28 | |
| Median | $36,180 | $17.39 | |
| 75th | $37,660 | $18.11 | |
| 90th | $42,270 | $20.32 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $36,850 |
| Champaign, IL | $33,330 |
| Springfield, IL | $32,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,180 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,990 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,610 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,570 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,390 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,590 |
| Paducah, KY | $29,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dishwashers.
| 4. Colorado | $37,840 |
| 5. Hawaii | $37,740 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $37,190 |
| 7. Illinois | $36,180 |
| 8. Oregon | $36,040 |
| 9. Vermont | $36,010 |
| 10. New Jersey | $35,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.39 ($36,180 a year).
Do dishwashers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $36,180 against $34,810 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for dishwasher pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays dishwashers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $36,850 a year.
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.