Careers · Dishwashers · District of Columbia
Dishwashers in District of Columbia
Dishwashers clean dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment in food service establishments. They work in restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, hospitals, and other venues that prepare and serve food In District of Columbia the median pay is $38,670 a year, 11% above the national median of $34,810.
$38,670median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$38,060–$39,720middle half earn
3,580employed in District of Columbia
$34,810U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dishwashers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dishwashers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in District of Columbia
75open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in District of Columbia or remote
17employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
FL · NY · MAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlCoordinationActive ListeningTime ManagementSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
English LanguageFood Production
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Dishwashers.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Dishwashers pay in other states
Washington · $40,080California · $37,870Colorado · $37,840Hawaii · $37,740Massachusetts · $37,190Illinois · $36,180Oregon · $36,040Vermont · $36,010New Jersey · $35,900Delaware · $35,780
Related occupations
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dishwashers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dishwashers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 35-9021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.