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Dishwashers Salary in Tennessee

Median Annual Salary $29,570 -12% below national average (national: $33,670)
$30,310Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
8,250Employed in State

Tennessee ranks 27th of 51 states and D.C. for dishwashers pay, trailing top-paying Washington ($37,600) by $8,030 — a 27% gap.

Tennessee employs roughly 1.7% of all dishwashers in the country (8,250 workers).

Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,570
$21,310
10th pct.
$38,680
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$21,310$10.25
25th percentile$23,950$11.52
50th percentile (median)$29,570$14.22
75th percentile$35,840$17.23
90th percentile (top earners)$38,680$18.60
Mean (average)$30,310$14.57

How Tennessee Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Tennessee
Tennessee (current) $29,570 n/a
Washington $37,600 +27%
District of Columbia $37,540 +27%
California $37,440 +27%
Massachusetts $37,350 +26%
Colorado $37,140 +26%
Vermont $36,430 +23%
Hawaii $35,990 +22%
New York $35,410 +20%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Dishwashers salary in Tennessee?

The mean dishwashers salary in Tennessee is $30,310 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,570 per year.

What is the starting salary for a Dishwashers in Tennessee?

Entry-level dishwasherss (10th percentile) in Tennessee typically earn around $21,310 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $23,950 per year.

What is the highest Dishwashers salary in Tennessee?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Tennessee make approximately $38,680 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $35,840 per year.

How does the Tennessee Dishwashers salary compare to the national average?

The median dishwashers salary in Tennessee is $29,570, which is -12% below national average of $33,670.

Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.