Career Profile: Dishwashers

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

Salary and Outlook

According to the US Department of Labor, there are 398,200 people employed as dishwashers in the United States. The median annual salary is $28,130. Entry level employees earn approximately $19,200 per year and senior employees earn approximately $34,870 per year.

Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.

Job Duties

  • Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
  • Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
  • Prepare and package individual place settings.
  • Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.
  • Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
  • Receive and store supplies.
  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
  • Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
  • Sweep or scrub floors.
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
  • Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  • Set up banquet tables.

Back

Career Outlook

Total Current Jobs:
398,200
Annual Openings:
74,800
Increase in Openings by 2030:
10%
Annual Salary Range:
$19,200 - $34,870
Education Requirements:
Some high school

Materials presented in MoneyEdu are prepared by Decision Partners LLC on FDCU's behalf. Although every effort is made, the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the content cannot be guaranteed. The information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, financial, or tax advice.