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How much does a dishwasher make in Lafayette?

$28,690a year

Median yearly pay for dishwashers in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $13.79 an hour or $2,391 a month.

Hourly
$13.79
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
279 of 390
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $28,690Highest 10%: $36,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,800$10.00
25th$23,510$11.30
Median$28,690$13.79
75th$33,960$16.33
90th$36,400$17.50

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for dishwashers.

Chicago, IL$36,850
Cincinnati, OH$30,740
Indianapolis, IN$30,520
Elkhart, IN$29,900
Louisville, KY$29,770
Kokomo, IN$29,430
South Bend, IN$29,090
Bloomington, IN$28,740
Fort Wayne, IN$28,710
Evansville, IN$28,460
Michigan City, IN$28,330
Terre Haute, IN$27,680
Muncie, IN$27,460
Dishwasher salary in Indiana Dishwasher salary in all states

Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$44,750
Chef and Head Cook$40,300
Cook$38,580
Cook$34,870
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$34,820
Food Server$29,990
Cook$29,540
Food Preparation Worker$29,500
Waiter and Waitress$28,420
Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,230
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $13.79 ($28,690 a year).

Do dishwashers make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $28,690 against $34,810 nationally, 18% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $29,480, so Lafayette pays 3% less.

Where does Lafayette rank for dishwasher pay?

279 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a dishwasher make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,400 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.