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Dishwasher Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$17.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,203/year ($2,517/month) for a single filer
Dishwasher pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,100 Dishwasher jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 35-9021, “Dishwashers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Dishwasher salary of $37,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,203 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,283 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,845 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,860 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,203 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,517 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dishwasher make in Massachusetts?
- The median Dishwasher salary in Massachusetts is $37,190 per year ($17.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,690 and $41,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dishwasher in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $37,190, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $30,203 per year ($2,517 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Dishwasher jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 14,100 Dishwasher jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.