Dishwasher Salary in Mississippi: $26,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Mississippi

$26,500 / year

≈ $2,200 per month · $12.74 per hour

LocationOr metro areaOr industry

BLS May 2025 state data for Mississippi · median $27,000

25th percentile
$23,000Average
$26,50075th percentile
$29,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Dishwasher salary by state

Alabama$30,000

Alaska$33,500

Arizona$37,000

Arkansas$29,500

California$41,000

Colorado$39,500

Connecticut$38,000

Delaware$36,500

District of Columbia$42,000

Florida$33,500

Georgia$31,000

Hawaii$43,000

Idaho$32,500

Illinois$37,500

Indiana$30,500

Iowa$30,000

Kansas$30,000

Kentucky$30,000

Louisiana$27,000

Maine$37,500

Maryland$36,000

Massachusetts$40,500

Michigan$33,500

Minnesota$34,000

Mississippi$26,500

Missouri$35,000

Montana$32,500

Nebraska$33,000

Nevada$37,500

New Hampshire$35,500

New Jersey$37,500

New Mexico$33,000

New York$39,000

North Carolina$32,000

North Dakota$32,000

Ohio$31,500

Oklahoma$28,000

Oregon$38,000

Pennsylvania$31,000

Rhode Island$35,500

South Carolina$31,000

South Dakota$30,000

Tennessee$33,000

Texas$31,000

Utah$32,500

Vermont$36,500

Virginia$34,500

Washington$43,000

West Virginia$27,500

Wisconsin$30,000

Wyoming$32,500

About this role

Dishwasher is a professional role within the function in the Food Preparation and Serving job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Dishwashers do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
Sweep or scrub floors.
Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.

Top skills: Operation and Control Coordination Time Management Active Listening Speaking Social Perceptiveness

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Dishwasher pay by experience level

Entry level$27,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$30,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$36,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$39,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$44,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+0.2%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

76,800

projected openings per year

Growing slower than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Dishwasher salary by industry

Food Services and Drinking Places

384,590 workers

$35,000

Restaurants and Other Eating Places

347,230 workers

$34,500

Special Food Services

31,580 workers

$38,500

Accommodation

27,800 workers

$42,000

Traveler Accommodation

27,290 workers

$42,500

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

15,050 workers

$36,000

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

13,820 workers

$36,000

Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

12,070 workers

$36,000

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly

11,280 workers

$36,000

Administrative and Support Services

9,390 workers

$36,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Dishwasher pays 12% below the average across 18 roles in the Food Preparation and Serving job family (family average $40,500).

Similar-paying roles in Food Preparation and Serving

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35,500

Food Preparation Worker$36,500

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,000

Cooks, Short Order$37,500

Cooks, Fast Food$33,500

Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38,000

Cooks, Restaurant$40,000

Cooks, All Other$40,500

Waiters and Waitresses$41,500

Bartender$42,000

Careers related to Dishwasher

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38,500

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,000

Food Preparation Worker$36,500

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,000

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$46,000

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dishwasher make?

The average base salary for a Dishwasher in the United States is $35,500 per year, or about $17.07 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $30,500 and $38,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Food Preparation and Serving roles?

The Food Preparation and Serving job family averages $40,500 across 18 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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