How much does a dishwasher make in Portland?
$37,250a year
Median yearly pay for dishwashers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $17.91 an hour or $3,104 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.91
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 3,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,380Median: $37,250Highest 10%: $45,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,380 | $16.53 | |
| 25th | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| 75th | $40,970 | $19.70 | |
| 90th | $45,190 | $21.73 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dishwashers.
| Bend, OR | $36,400 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $35,410 |
| Medford, OR | $35,340 |
| Salem, OR | $35,070 |
| Corvallis, OR | $34,950 |
| Albany, OR | $33,960 |
| Eugene, OR | $33,850 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $65,690 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $54,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,900 |
| Cook | $45,800 |
| Bartender | $45,590 |
| Cook | $45,200 |
| Cook | $44,340 |
| Host and Hostess | $43,410 |
| Cook | $38,810 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $17.91 ($37,250 a year).
Do dishwashers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $37,250 against $34,810 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,040, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for dishwasher pay?
21 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a dishwasher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,190 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.