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Dishwashers in North Carolina earned a median of $30,340 a year ($14.59 an hour) in May 2025, 13% below the national median of $34,810; 12,050 were employed there, ranking #29 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 | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $30,340 | $34,810 |
| Mean annual wage | $31,110 | $34,310 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.59 | $16.73 |
| 10th percentile | $23,540 | $26,200 |
| 25th percentile | $28,030 | $29,690 |
| 75th percentile | $35,150 | $37,440 |
| 90th percentile | $37,320 | $42,860 |
| Employment | 12,050 | 477,450 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.438 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.79 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.