Dishwashers pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,160 or more. The middle half of dishwashers in Tucson earn between $31,410 and $35,640.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $33KMedian
- $36K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,850 | $2,821 | $16.27 |
| Median | $33,490 | $2,791 | $16.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,410 | $2,618 | $15.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,640 | $2,970 | $17.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dishwashers pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Dishwashers in Tucson earn 5% less than the Arizona average ($35,660) and about the same as the U.S. average ($34,310). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $34,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $33,850 | $33,490 | $30,900 | $37,160 | 1,090 |
| Arizona | $35,660 | $35,130 | $31,470 | $39,430 | 10,120 |
| United States | $34,310 | $34,810 | $26,200 | $42,860 | 477,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dishwashers salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $33,850, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $28,926 a year, or $2,410 a month and $1,113 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for dishwashers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $33,850 buys what about $34,934 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 10.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Dishwashers salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 4th of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($36,190).
- Phoenix$36,190
- Flagstaff$35,980
- Prescott Valley$35,230
- Tucson$33,850
- Lake Havasu City$33,630
- Yuma$33,500
- Sierra Vista$32,370
Highest-paying cities for dishwashers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($46,880).
- Kahului, HI$46,880
- San Jose, CA$44,840
- San Francisco, CA$43,040
- Seattle, WA$42,770
- Napa, CA$42,060
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Dishwashers salary in Tucson: questions
How much do dishwashers make an hour in Tucson?
$16.28 an hour on average, and $16.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dishwashers salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dishwashers take-home pay in Tucson?
About $28,926 a year ($2,410 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,850.
Do dishwashers earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($34,310).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-9021; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.