The median annual wage for Dishwashers in District of Columbia is $37,540 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,520.
Pay spans roughly $36,540 at the 10th percentile to $48,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.05 per hour. An estimated 3,360 people work as dishwashers in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $37,540 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.05 |
| 10th percentile | $36,540 |
| 90th percentile | $48,990 |
| Employment | 3,360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.