How much does a dishwasher make in Washington?
$37,010a year
Median yearly pay for dishwashers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $17.79 an hour or $3,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.79
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 11,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,010Highest 10%: $43,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| Median | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| 75th | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| 90th | $43,540 | $20.93 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for dishwashers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,900 |
| Bartender | $48,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $47,580 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,040 |
| Cook | $44,880 |
| Cook | $42,920 |
| Cook | $39,650 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,590 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,630 |
| Food Server | $37,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dishwasher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $17.79 ($37,010 a year).
Do dishwashers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $37,010 against $34,810 nationally, 6% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $38,670, so Washington pays 4% less.
Where does Washington rank for dishwasher pay?
26 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a dishwasher make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,540 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.