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Dishwashers in Illinois earned a median of $36,180 a year ($17.39 an hour) in May 2025, 4% above the national median of $34,810; 16,250 were employed there, ranking #7 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 | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $36,180 | $34,810 |
| Mean annual wage | $36,340 | $34,310 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.39 | $16.73 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $26,200 |
| 25th percentile | $31,790 | $29,690 |
| 75th percentile | $37,660 | $37,440 |
| 90th percentile | $42,270 | $42,860 |
| Employment | 16,250 | 477,450 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.664 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.87 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.