How much does a dishwasher make in Tennessee?
$30,530a year
Median yearly pay for dishwashers in Tennessee. That is $14.68 an hour or $2,544 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.68
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,900Median: $30,530Highest 10%: $38,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,900 | $11.01 | |
| 25th | $28,020 | $13.47 | |
| Median | $30,530 | $14.68 | |
| 75th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 90th | $38,580 | $18.55 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $34,380 |
| Morristown, TN | $29,820 |
| Memphis, TN | $29,700 |
| Jackson, TN | $29,630 |
| Knoxville, TN | $29,530 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $29,430 |
| Johnson City, TN | $28,890 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,500 |
| Cleveland, TN | $28,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dishwashers.
| 24. Utah | $31,830 |
| 25. Michigan | $31,300 |
| 26. Florida | $31,240 |
| 27. Tennessee | $30,530 |
| 28. New Mexico | $30,520 |
| 29. North Carolina | $30,340 |
| 30. Montana | $30,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $14.68 ($30,530 a year).
Do dishwashers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $30,530 against $34,810 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for dishwasher pay?
Tennessee ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays dishwashers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $34,380 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.