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SOC 35-9021·Food Preparation & Serving
Dishwashers
Median wage
$36,415
10-yr outlook
+11.6%by 2032
Openings / year
4,992
Workers in NY
31,750
How pay grows with experience
Dishwashers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $33,234 |
| Median (typical) | $36,415 |
| Experienced | $39,877 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Dishwashers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $37,247 |
| Long Island | $36,966 |
| Hudson Valley | $36,592 |
| Central New York | $33,917 |
| Capital Region | $33,690 |
| Western New York | $33,603 |
| Mohawk Valley | $33,307 |
| Southern Tier | $32,706 |
| Finger Lakes | $32,669 |
| North Country | $32,530 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Food Preparation & Serving) and pay more than a Dishwashers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Food Preparation Workers$37,049 median (+$635) · +9.4% by 2032
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37,826 median (+$1,411) · +21.4% by 2032
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$38,042 median (+$1,627) · +16.8% by 2032
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$38,126 median (+$1,711) · +21.1% by 2032
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39,090 median (+$2,675) · +23.1% by 2032
- Cooks, Restaurant$41,024 median (+$4,609) · +20.5% by 2032
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