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Dishwashers Salary in Washington

What Dishwashers earn in Washington, labor market by labor market, and what is left after taxes and living costs in 3 counties.

Average in WA
$39,909
local median wages, weighted
Rank among states
1 of 19
published states
Workers in state
15,650
BLS employment estimate
Wage areas
1
3 counties

Pay by labor market in Washington

Dishwashers pay by wage area in Washington
Wage areaMedian wageTake-home payMargin per yearLargest county
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$42,750$36,478$3,268King County, WA

Counties ranked by what is left after the basics

Dishwashers in Washington counties, by yearly margin
#CountyMedian wageTake-home payMargin per year
1Pierce County, WA$42,750$36,478$9,244
2King County, WA$42,750$36,478$3,268
3Snohomish County, WA$42,750$36,478$3,268

Dishwashers pay in Washington

The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Dishwashers in Washington is $39,909, based on 15,650 workers. Among the 19 states with published data, that ranks number 1. The BLS national median for the occupation is $34,810, so Washington averages 14.6% above it.

Published data for Washington currently covers the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area, with a local median wage of $42,750.

Cost of living for Dishwashers in Washington

We compare 3 Washington counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Pierce County, WA leaves the largest yearly margin, $9,244. Snohomish County, WA leaves the smallest, $3,268. The median wage covers all four basics in 3 of the 3 counties.

Dishwashers in other states

The states with the highest average local median wages for Dishwashers are California ($38,308), New Hampshire ($37,244), District of Columbia ($37,010) and Massachusetts ($36,865).

Frequently asked questions: Dishwashers in Washington

How much do Dishwashers earn in Washington?

The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $39,909.

Which Washington county is best for Dishwashers?

Pierce County, WA leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($9,244). King County, WA follows at $3,268.