Dishwasher Salary in Utah (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Utah Median
$31,830
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $34,810
State Rank
#24 of 51
3,650 employed here

How much does a Dishwasher make in Utah?

A Dishwasher working in Utah earns a median salary of $31,830 per year, or about $15.30 per hour. That is 9% below the national median of $34,810 for this occupation.

Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $21,940 while the top 10% make $37,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,080 and $35,750 a year.

Dishwasher salary range in Utah

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$21,940$10.55
25th percentile (early career)$28,080$13.50
50th percentile (median)$31,830$15.30
75th percentile (experienced)$35,750$17.19
90th percentile (top earners)$37,870$18.21

How Utah compares

Utah ranks 24th 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 Utah

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 Utah pay ($31,830) 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 Utah?
The median Dishwasher salary in Utah is $31,830 per year, or about $15.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $21,940 at the entry level to $37,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Dishwashers about 9% less than the national median of $34,810. Utah ranks 24th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Dishwashers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,830 a year. About 3,650 Dishwashers are employed in Utah. 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 Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), 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.