Dishwashers Salary in Mississippi

Dishwashers in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $25,820 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($24,940), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dishwashers average at $25,380 and the median at $26,300 for 2,880 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $34,310.

Dishwashers average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$25,820
Jackson$25,470
Hattiesburg$24,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$25,820	$26,470	$22,360	$22,572	90
Jackson	$25,470	$26,150	$22,000	$22,298	89
Hattiesburg	$24,940	$26,180	$21,430	$21,882	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dishwashers salary in other states

Dishwashers salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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.
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.

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