How much does a dishwasher make in Madison?
$32,750a year
Median yearly pay for dishwashers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $15.75 an hour or $2,729 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.75
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,100Median: $32,750Highest 10%: $42,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,100 | $10.63 | |
| 25th | $25,470 | $12.25 | |
| Median | $32,750 | $15.75 | |
| 75th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 90th | $42,970 | $20.66 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for dishwashers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $34,940 |
| Duluth, MN | $30,220 |
| Kenosha, WI | $29,960 |
| Appleton, WI | $29,370 |
| La Crosse, WI | $29,310 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $29,250 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $29,170 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $29,020 |
| Green Bay, WI | $28,890 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $28,290 |
| Racine, WI | $28,230 |
| Janesville, WI | $28,140 |
| Wausau, WI | $27,860 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $22,080 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,060 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| Cook | $38,440 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,940 |
| Food Server | $36,110 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $30,910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,820 |
| Cook | $29,640 |
| Host and Hostess | $29,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $15.75 ($32,750 a year).
Do dishwashers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $32,750 against $34,810 nationally, 6% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $29,070, so Madison pays 13% more.
Where does Madison rank for dishwasher pay?
119 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a dishwasher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,970 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.