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Dishwashers in Kentucky earned a median of $29,060 a year ($13.97 an hour) in May 2025, 17% below the national median of $34,810; 4,890 were employed there, ranking #44 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 | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $29,060 | $34,810 |
| Mean annual wage | $29,190 | $34,310 |
| Median hourly wage | $13.97 | $16.73 |
| 10th percentile | $21,330 | $26,200 |
| 25th percentile | $24,430 | $29,690 |
| 75th percentile | $33,800 | $37,440 |
| 90th percentile | $36,240 | $42,860 |
| Employment | 4,890 | 477,450 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.442 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.80 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.