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Dishwashers in Alabama earned a median of $28,930 a year ($13.91 an hour) in May 2025, 17% below the national median of $34,810; 3,540 were employed there, ranking #45 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $28,930 | $34,810 |
| Mean annual wage | $28,800 | $34,310 |
| Median hourly wage | $13.91 | $16.73 |
| 10th percentile | $21,810 | $26,200 |
| 25th percentile | $25,470 | $29,690 |
| 75th percentile | $31,300 | $37,440 |
| 90th percentile | $35,840 | $42,860 |
| Employment | 3,540 | 477,450 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.676 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.55 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.