Dishwashers (35-9021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		6,140
Mean wage		$11.80
Entry wage		$10.84
10th percentile wage		$10.40
50th percentile wage		$11.43
90th percentile wage		$14.10

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places	5,340	86.9%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	290	4.8%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	200	3.3%
Accommodation	130	2.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	20	$11.89
Food and Beverage Stores	70	$11.71
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	200	$11.61
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	290	$11.59

Dishwashers (35-9021)

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$11.43		$11.60		-$0.17
2017	$11.28	+1.3%	$11.45	+1.3%	-$0.16
2016	$10.92	+3.3%	$11.09	+3.3%	-$0.16
2015	$10.55	+3.5%	$10.71	+3.5%	-$0.15
2014	$10.37	+1.7%	$10.53	+1.7%	-$0.15
2013	$10.17	+2.0%	$10.32	+2.0%	-$0.15
2012	$10.04	+1.3%	$10.19	+1.3%	-$0.14
2011	$9.89	+1.5%	$10.04	+1.5%	-$0.14
2010	$9.75	+1.4%	$9.90	+1.4%	-$0.14
2009	$9.65	+1.1%	$9.79	+1.1%	-$0.14
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.43		$22.55		-$11.12
2017	$11.28	+1.3%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$11.02
2016	$10.92	+3.3%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$10.78
2015	$10.55	+3.5%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$10.66
2014	$10.37	+1.7%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$10.40
2013	$10.17	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$10.16
2012	$10.04	+1.3%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$9.88
2011	$9.89	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$9.68
2010	$9.75	+1.4%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$9.51
2009	$9.65	+1.1%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$9.29

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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