Dishwasher Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Dishwashers in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$31,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $34,810
State Rank
#26 of 51
40,480 employed here

How much does a Dishwasher make in Florida?

A Dishwasher working in Florida earns a median salary of $31,240 per year, or about $15.02 per hour. That is 10% below the national median of $34,810 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $28,250 while the top 10% make $37,010 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,120 and $35,150 a year.

Dishwasher salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,250$13.58
25th percentile (early career)$29,120$14.00
50th percentile (median)$31,240$15.02
75th percentile (experienced)$35,150$16.90
90th percentile (top earners)$37,010$17.79

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories for Dishwasher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$40,080
2District of Columbia$38,670
3California$37,870
4Colorado$37,840
5Hawaii$37,740

Working as a Dishwasher in Florida

Nationally, about 477,000 people work as Dishwashers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($31,240) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dishwasher make in Florida?
The median Dishwasher salary in Florida is $31,240 per year, or about $15.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,250 at the entry level to $37,010 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Dishwashers about 10% less than the national median of $34,810. Florida ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Dishwashers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,240 a year. About 40,480 Dishwashers are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.