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Dishwashers Salary in Maryland

The median pay for a dishwashers in Maryland is $31,520/year ($15.15/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maryland. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$32K
Median annual
$15.15/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$37K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $32K get you in Maryland?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,170/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,795/mo
Rent as % of take-home82.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$31,916/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$375/mo

About dishwashers

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 471,670
Maryland employed: 8,980
Category: Food Service

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Maryland

Bar chart showing Dishwashers salary percentiles in Maryland: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $31,200, median $31,520, 75th percentile $35,580, 90th percentile $37,300. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$31KMedian$32K75th$36K90th$37K
Bar chart showing Dishwashers salary percentiles in Maryland: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $31,200, median $31,520, 75th percentile $35,580, 90th percentile $37,300. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level dishwashers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $6K spread from bottom to top.

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Dishwashers salary by metro in Maryland

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson$31K-1%4,990
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$31K-1%310
Lexington Park$31K-1%250
Salisbury$31K-1%150

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Frequently asked questions

How much do dishwashers make in Maryland?

The median is $31,520 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced dishwashers can clear $37,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $32K enough to live in Maryland?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,170/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,795/month, which eats 82.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a dishwashers salary go in Maryland?

Maryland has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median dishwashers salary is worth about $31,916 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do dishwashers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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