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Washer salary

Average washer salary

$14.98

$31,155 yearly

Entry-level washer salary
$25,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Washer Salary

The salary for a washer typically varies based on location, experience, and the specific industry. As of October 2025, the average annual salary is around $31,155, translating to approximately $15 per hour. In major cities, wages can exceed this average due to higher living costs and demand for skilled labor.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level washers may start at around $28,000 annually, while those with more experience can earn upwards of $35,000. As washers advance their skills and take on specialized roles, their earning potential increases significantly.

Top Paying States and Cities

States like California and New York report some of the highest salaries for washers, with major cities such as Los Angeles and New York City leading the way. Additionally, exploring job openings in these locations can reveal various opportunities tailored to washers seeking higher compensation.

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Where can a Washer earn more?

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Columbus, OH$39,578
Lakeland, FL$27,376
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United Natural Foods$41,331
Remedy Intelligent Staffing$31,916

Washer salaries by experience level

Average washer salary by state

The average washer salary in Maine, Washington, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average washer salary states are South Carolina, Utah, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for washers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maine$39,599$19.04
2Wisconsin$35,768$17.20
3Alaska$35,561$17.10
4New York$37,513$18.04
5Minnesota$35,207$16.93
6Washington$38,409$18.47
7Ohio$34,904$16.78
8New Hampshire$36,391$17.50
9Massachusetts$34,390$16.53
10Rhode Island$37,041$17.81
11South Dakota$32,361$15.56
12Oregon$34,869$16.76
13Indiana$32,348$15.55
14Vermont$36,537$17.57
15North Dakota$35,621$17.13
16Montana$31,375$15.08
17Delaware$32,709$15.73
18Iowa$30,506$14.67
19Idaho$31,072$14.94
20California$34,325$16.50
21Maryland$32,553$15.65
22Illinois$31,824$15.30
23Pennsylvania$28,697$13.80
24Connecticut$33,525$16.12
25Colorado$31,803$15.29
26Michigan$30,226$14.53
27Arizona$28,166$13.54
28Hawaii$30,403$14.62
29Nevada$27,853$13.39
30Wyoming$29,390$14.13
31Nebraska$30,526$14.68
32Florida$27,398$13.17
33New Jersey$31,744$15.26
34Arkansas$27,822$13.38
35Tennessee$26,357$12.67
36North Carolina$27,971$13.45
37New Mexico$29,018$13.95
38Kansas$28,234$13.57
39Virginia$28,154$13.54
40Georgia$26,883$12.92
41Kentucky$27,607$13.27
42Alabama$24,689$11.87
43Oklahoma$27,523$13.23
44Louisiana$23,808$11.45
45Utah$24,910$11.98
46Missouri$27,406$13.18
47District of Columbia$28,432$13.67
48South Carolina$25,621$12.32
49Texas$24,591$11.82
50West Virginia$26,470$12.73
51Mississippi$23,312$11.21

Highest paying cities for washers

The highest-paying cities for washers are Portland, ME, Rochester, NY, and Everett, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Portland, ME$39,578$19.03
2Rochester, NY$38,913$18.71
3Everett, WA$38,644$18.58
4Grand Forks, ND$36,531$17.56
5Cleveland, OH$35,976$17.30
6Menomonee Falls, WI$35,692$17.16
7Atwater, CA$35,398$17.02
8Bend, OR$34,596$16.63
9Boston, MA$34,446$16.56
10Farmington, CT$33,797$16.25
11Baltimore, MD$32,698$15.72
12Des Plaines, IL$32,096$15.43
13Indianapolis, IN$32,075$15.42
14Boulder, CO$31,943$15.36
15Omaha, NE$30,598$14.71
16Grand Rapids, MI$30,259$14.55
17Erie, PA$29,525$14.19
18Phoenix, AZ$28,220$13.57
19Jonesboro, AR$27,770$13.35
20Lakeland, FL$27,376$13.16

Washer salary details

A washer's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average washer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a washer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
75th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
Average$31,155$2,596$15
25th Percentile$27,000$2,250$13
10th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12

Highest paying washer jobs

The highest paying types of washers are hydroblaster, truck washer, and cooker cleaner.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Service Porter$28,469$2,372$13.6910,027
Automotive Detailer$28,357$2,363$13.6337,088
Aircraft Cleaner$31,199$2,600$15.0039,138
Auto Detailer$28,746$2,396$13.8211,018
Car Detailer$29,125$2,427$14.0011,302
Car Cleaner$29,423$2,452$14.1541,909

Which companies pay washers the most?

Washer salaries at United Natural Foods and Hormel Foods are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average washer salary at companies like Greif and Charles River Center are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1United Natural Foods$41,331$19.87
2Hormel Foods$39,525$19.00
3Greif$39,047$18.77
4Charles River Center$36,755$17.67
5University of Washington$36,571$17.58
6Schindler Elevator$35,177$16.91
7Wabtec Corporation$35,068$16.86
8Hyatt Hotels$34,419$16.55
9Sherwin-Williams$34,078$16.38
10LKQ$33,994$16.34
11Waste Connections$33,988$16.34
12ETE REMAN$33,334$16.03
13Gordon Food Service$33,171$15.95
14Athens Services$33,072$15.90
15OFS International$32,944$15.84
16Case Western Reserve University$32,689$15.72
17Dole$32,473$15.61
18Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers$32,413$15.58
19Bruce Transportation Group$32,325$15.54
20Remedy Intelligent Staffing$31,916$15.34

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Washer salary by industry

The average washer salary varies across industries:

  • The average washer salary in the transportation industry is $33,518, the highest of any industry.
  • The average washer salary in the finance industry is $33,106.
  • Washers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $31,208, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for washers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Transportation$33,518$16.11
2Hospitality$33,106$15.92
3Manufacturing$31,763$15.27
4Health Care$31,528$15.16
5Retail$31,208$15.00

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Washer salary trends

The average washer salary has risen by $8,781 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average washer earned $22,374 annually, but today, they earn $31,155 a year. That works out to a 24% change in pay for washers over the last decade.

Compare washer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average washer salary over time

Compare washer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Washer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$31,200$14.98+6.7%
2025$29,100$13.98+4.9%
2024$27,600$13.29+4.8%
2023$26,300$12.66+4.9%
2022$25,000$12.04+4.1%

Recently added washer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Mrs Gerrys Kitchen LLCManufacturing-2Nd Shift Bin WasherAlbert Lea, MN06/29/2025$42,575
PursuitLaundry Washer (Glacier NP)Pony, MT06/29/2025$33,392
Regional Transit ServiceAccess Bus Washer (Full &Rochester, NY06/28/2025$39,736
Xanterra Parks & ResortsBus Washer-Yellowstone National ParkParkman, WY06/28/2025$33,392
AerotekWash LineSioux City, IA06/27/2025$39,653
Koa Restoration & MaintenanceWindow Washer, WaikikiUrban Honolulu, HI06/27/2025$33,392
PharmaviteTray Washer (Days)New Albany, OH06/26/2025$36,000
Ipex Management Inc.Washer (DAY Shift)Bellingham, WA06/26/2025$50,860
IPEX Group of CompaniesWasher (DAY Shift)Bellingham, WA06/26/2025$50,860
Lazer Logistics, Inc.Trailer WasherFremont, NE06/25/2025$39,653

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