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Dishwashers in New Jersey earned a median of $35,900 a year ($17.26 an hour) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $34,810; 7,450 were employed there, ranking #10 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 | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $35,900 | $34,810 |
| Mean annual wage | $36,390 | $34,310 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.26 | $16.73 |
| 10th percentile | $32,220 | $26,200 |
| 25th percentile | $32,800 | $29,690 |
| 75th percentile | $37,640 | $37,440 |
| 90th percentile | $42,860 | $42,860 |
| Employment | 7,450 | 477,450 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.738 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.57 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.