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Dishwashers is a notable career in the 35 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Dishwashers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 35-9021 |
| title | Dishwashers |
| onet code | 35-9021.00 |
| description | Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. |
| job zone | 1 |
| major group | 35 |
| tot emp | 471,670 |
| a mean | 33,220 |
| a median | 33,670 |
| a pct10 | 23,960 |
| a pct25 | 28,740 |
| a pct75 | 36,750 |
| a pct90 | 41,600 |
| h mean | 15 |
| h median | 16 |
The day-to-day work of a dishwashers typically centers on wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Among working dishwashers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (69.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $37,600 and lowest in Louisiana at $23,250 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (Washington, District of Columbia, California, Massachusetts, Colorado) average $37,414. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $37,600 | $39,850 | $34,450 | $46,710 | 11,340 |
| District of Columbia | $37,540 | $39,520 | $36,540 | $48,990 | 3,360 |
| California | $37,440 | $39,230 | $34,430 | $46,870 | 73,050 |
| Massachusetts | $37,350 | $39,020 | $34,010 | $46,580 | 12,800 |
| Colorado | $37,140 | $37,240 | $30,160 | $44,310 | 8,970 |
| Vermont | $36,430 | $35,740 | $31,110 | $38,870 | 1,220 |
| Hawaii | $35,990 | $39,430 | $29,120 | $58,870 | 4,510 |
| New York | $35,410 | $36,620 | $31,200 | $41,390 | 31,750 |
| Oregon | $35,400 | $35,680 | $30,390 | $42,390 | 6,150 |
| Illinois | $35,200 | $35,090 | $29,120 | $42,330 | 13,670 |
| Connecticut | $34,970 | $35,560 | $32,640 | $39,070 | 7,010 |
| Arizona | $34,850 | $35,160 | $30,300 | $38,390 | 10,220 |
| Maine | $34,780 | $35,040 | $30,010 | $41,600 | 2,230 |
| New Jersey | $34,640 | $35,670 | $31,470 | $42,540 | 8,080 |
| Rhode Island | $34,260 | $33,930 | $30,530 | $36,490 | 2,830 |
| Alaska | $34,080 | $32,980 | $28,060 | $37,130 | 1,200 |
| Nevada | $33,950 | $35,360 | $27,230 | $46,620 | 10,820 |
| New Hampshire | $33,390 | $32,620 | $23,420 | $39,810 | 2,320 |
| Minnesota | $32,350 | $32,550 | $25,130 | $38,540 | 8,120 |
| Virginia | $31,950 | $33,080 | $26,990 | $41,200 | 10,770 |
| Maryland | $31,520 | $33,740 | $31,200 | $37,300 | 8,980 |
| Delaware | $31,260 | $32,310 | $27,560 | $37,380 | 1,570 |
| Missouri | $31,000 | $32,210 | $27,190 | $36,760 | 8,150 |
| Utah | $30,130 | $29,830 | $20,910 | $37,030 | 3,280 |
| North Dakota | $29,660 | $29,490 | $21,650 | $37,300 | 960 |
| Florida | $29,600 | $30,920 | $26,710 | $35,960 | 38,070 |
| Tennessee | $29,570 | $30,310 | $21,310 | $38,680 | 8,250 |
| New Mexico | $29,490 | $29,790 | $26,710 | $34,080 | 2,980 |
| Texas | $29,250 | $29,240 | $20,110 | $36,460 | 36,560 |
| Georgia | $29,230 | $29,920 | $21,220 | $36,750 | 10,940 |
| South Carolina | $29,200 | $29,390 | $22,480 | $35,270 | 7,920 |
| North Carolina | $29,150 | $29,650 | $22,620 | $36,050 | 12,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,100 | $29,140 | $21,130 | $36,650 | 19,770 |
| Ohio | $29,000 | $29,540 | $23,080 | $35,800 | 14,920 |
| Michigan | $28,990 | $30,520 | $23,460 | $36,900 | 12,030 |
| Nebraska | $28,660 | $29,750 | $24,960 | $35,280 | 2,190 |
| Wyoming | $28,610 | $29,150 | $21,170 | $39,210 | 960 |
| Indiana | $28,320 | $27,830 | $20,870 | $35,380 | 6,660 |
| Montana | $28,270 | $29,980 | $22,150 | $37,790 | 2,120 |
| Idaho | $28,190 | $28,770 | $19,400 | $37,490 | 2,590 |
| Kentucky | $28,140 | $28,210 | $21,500 | $35,730 | 4,530 |
| Wisconsin | $27,650 | $26,820 | $17,620 | $36,100 | 8,900 |
| South Dakota | $27,590 | $27,540 | $23,360 | $33,010 | 1,340 |
| Alabama | $27,230 | $26,820 | $21,130 | $33,070 | 3,800 |
| Arkansas | $27,090 | $27,720 | $23,390 | $34,060 | 2,940 |
| Iowa | $26,910 | $27,060 | $18,100 | $36,330 | 2,960 |
| Kansas | $26,740 | $27,640 | $18,580 | $36,210 | 2,470 |
| Oklahoma | $26,570 | $26,730 | $20,540 | $33,590 | 3,610 |
| West Virginia | $25,200 | $25,960 | $18,320 | $31,330 | 1,770 |
| Mississippi | $23,350 | $24,030 | $17,070 | $29,550 | 3,110 |
| Louisiana | $23,250 | $24,570 | $17,480 | $31,320 | 4,890 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for dishwashers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Breakdown Person or Dish Machine Operator (DMO) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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