Dishwasher Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oklahoma Median
$27,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$13.17
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-21% vs US median
US median $34,810
State Rank
#48 of 51
4,060 employed here

How much does a Dishwasher make in Oklahoma?

Dishwashers in Oklahoma take home a median of $27,390 annually — roughly $13.17 an hour — which runs 21% below the national median of $34,810.

Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $21,080 while the top 10% make $33,970 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $23,130 and $30,020 a year.

Dishwasher salary range in Oklahoma

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$21,080$10.13
25th percentile (early career)$23,130$11.12
50th percentile (median)$27,390$13.17
75th percentile (experienced)$30,020$14.43
90th percentile (top earners)$33,970$16.33

How Oklahoma compares

Oklahoma ranks 48th 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 Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma pay ($27,390) 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 Oklahoma?
The median Dishwasher salary in Oklahoma is $27,390 per year, or about $13.17 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $21,080 at the entry level to $33,970 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Dishwashers about 21% less than the national median of $34,810. Oklahoma ranks 48th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Dishwashers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $27,390 a year. About 4,060 Dishwashers are employed in Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), 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.