Dishwasher Salary in Idaho (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$29,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-14% vs US median
US median $34,810
State Rank
#33 of 51
2,730 employed here

How much does a Dishwasher make in Idaho?

A Dishwasher working in Idaho earns a median salary of $29,920 per year, or about $14.38 per hour. That is 14% below the national median of $34,810 for this occupation.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $19,100 while the top 10% make $42,860 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $24,960 and $37,950 a year.

Dishwasher salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$19,100$9.18
25th percentile (early career)$24,960$12.00
50th percentile (median)$29,920$14.38
75th percentile (experienced)$37,950$18.25
90th percentile (top earners)$42,860$20.61

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 33rd 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 Idaho

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 Idaho pay ($29,920) 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 Idaho?
The median Dishwasher salary in Idaho is $29,920 per year, or about $14.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $19,100 at the entry level to $42,860 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Dishwashers about 14% less than the national median of $34,810. Idaho ranks 33rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Dishwashers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $29,920 a year. About 2,730 Dishwashers are employed in Idaho. 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 Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), 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.