How much does a dishwasher make in Salem?
$35,070a year
Median yearly pay for dishwashers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $16.86 an hour or $2,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.86
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,070Highest 10%: $38,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $35,070 | $16.86 | |
| 75th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| 90th | $38,920 | $18.71 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dishwashers.
| Portland, OR | $37,250 |
| Bend, OR | $36,400 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $35,410 |
| Medford, OR | $35,340 |
| Corvallis, OR | $34,950 |
| Albany, OR | $33,960 |
| Eugene, OR | $33,850 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,750 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $48,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,660 |
| Cook | $44,690 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Bartender | $38,410 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,300 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,250 |
| Cook | $34,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $16.86 ($35,070 a year).
Do dishwashers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $35,070 against $34,810 nationally, 1% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,040, so Salem pays 3% less.
Where does Salem rank for dishwasher pay?
70 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a dishwasher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,920 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.