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Dishwasher Salary in Missouri (2026)
$15.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,439/year ($2,287/month) for a single filer
Dishwasher pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,200 Dishwasher jobs in Missouri (occupation code 35-9021, “Dishwashers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Dishwasher salary of $32,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,439 — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
| Gross (median) | $32,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,678 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,459 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$574 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,439 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,287 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dishwasher make in Missouri?
- The median Dishwasher salary in Missouri is $32,150 per year ($15.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,890 and $36,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dishwasher in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $32,150, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $27,439 per year ($2,287 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
- How many Dishwasher jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 7,200 Dishwasher jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.