The median annual wage for Dishwashers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $36,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,320.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $44,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.70 per hour. An estimated 9,740 people work as dishwashers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $36,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.70 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $44,510 |
| Employment | 9,740 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.