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Dish machine operator salary
Average dish machine operator salary
$12.15
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Average dish machine operator salary by state
Highest paying states for dish machine operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $32,530 | $15.64 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $30,161 | $14.50 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $28,935 | $13.91 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $30,593 | $14.71 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $26,597 | $12.79 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $29,118 | $14.00 |
| 7 | Vermont | $29,177 | $14.03 |
| 8 | New York | $30,673 | $14.75 |
| 9 | Arizona | $27,615 | $13.28 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $25,687 | $12.35 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $26,514 | $12.75 |
| 12 | Maine | $27,153 | $13.05 |
| 13 | Washington | $29,259 | $14.07 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $27,483 | $13.21 |
| 15 | Illinois | $25,275 | $12.15 |
| 16 | Indiana | $24,031 | $11.55 |
| 17 | Michigan | $24,234 | $11.65 |
| 18 | Missouri | $24,697 | $11.87 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $23,294 | $11.20 |
| 20 | Oregon | $25,838 | $12.42 |
| 21 | Ohio | $22,811 | $10.97 |
| 22 | Delaware | $26,209 | $12.60 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $22,586 | $10.86 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $23,449 | $11.27 |
| 25 | California | $27,265 | $13.11 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $25,822 | $12.41 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $22,511 | $10.82 |
| 28 | Alaska | $23,629 | $11.36 |
| 29 | Texas | $24,061 | $11.57 |
| 30 | Nevada | $23,457 | $11.28 |
| 31 | Colorado | $24,544 | $11.80 |
| 32 | Utah | $22,431 | $10.78 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $22,642 | $10.89 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $21,878 | $10.52 |
| 35 | Florida | $23,167 | $11.14 |
| 36 | Maryland | $25,047 | $12.04 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $22,599 | $10.86 |
| 38 | Georgia | $21,774 | $10.47 |
| 39 | Kansas | $21,340 | $10.26 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $20,939 | $10.07 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $22,659 | $10.89 |
| 42 | Alabama | $21,123 | $10.16 |
| 43 | Iowa | $20,300 | $9.76 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $20,425 | $9.82 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $22,601 | $10.87 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $21,225 | $10.20 |
| 47 | Virginia | $21,678 | $10.42 |
| 48 | Idaho | $21,302 | $10.24 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $18,471 | $8.88 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $20,092 | $9.66 |
| 51 | Montana | $20,041 | $9.64 |
Dish machine operator salary details
A dish machine operator's salary ranges from $19,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $33,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dish machine operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| Average | $25,276 | $2,106 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
| 10th Percentile | $19,000 | $1,583 | $9 |
Highest paying dish machine operator jobs
The highest paying types of dish machine operators are utility person, operator, and machine operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility Person | $40,539 | $3,378 | $19.49 | 36,802 |
| Cook/Dishwasher | $31,703 | $2,642 | $15.24 | 133,000 |
| Dishwasher/Busser | $28,061 | $2,338 | $13.49 | 69,122 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
| Dish Washer | $29,860 | $2,488 | $14.36 | 37,127 |
| Machine Operator | $32,874 | $2,740 | $15.80 | 96,834 |
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Dish machine operator salary trends
The average dish machine operator salary has risen by $6,911 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dish machine operator earned $18,365 annually, but today, they earn $25,276 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for dish machine operators over the last decade.
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Average dish machine operator salary over time
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Dish machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,300 | $12.15 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $24,000 | $11.53 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $22,700 | $10.93 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $21,500 | $10.34 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $20,800 | $10.00 | +7.0% |
Recently added dish machine operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFF | Dish Machine Operators | Jackson, GA | 06/10/2025 | $18,783 |
| Staff and Faculty | Casual, Dish Machine Operator | Ithaca, NY | 06/10/2025 | $34,436 |
| Cornell University | Dish Machine Operator S02, Cornell Dining-Multiple Positions Available | Ithaca, NY | 06/04/2025 | $45,517 |
| Augustana College | Dish Machine Operator-Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | 05/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Rolling Hills Casino | Dish Machine Operator | Corning, CA | 05/27/2025 | $34,436 |
| JFF | Dish Machine Operators | Jackson, GA | 04/28/2025 | $18,783 |
| Villagio Hospitality Group LLC | Dish Machine Operator | Manassas, VA | 04/28/2025 | $31,305 |
| Staff and Faculty | Utility Worker/Dish Machine Operator | Ithaca, NY | 04/28/2025 | $34,436 |
| Villagio Hospitality Group | Dish Machine Operator | Manassas, VA | 04/28/2025 | $31,305 |
| Asmglobal | Dish Machine Operator | Ithaca, NY | 03/28/2025 | $34,436 |
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