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Dishwasher Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$14.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,325/year ($2,110/month) for a single filer
Dishwasher pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $24,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,570 Dishwasher jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 35-9021, “Dishwashers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Dishwasher salary of $29,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,325 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $29,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,414 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,291 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$919 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,325 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,110 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dishwasher make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Dishwasher salary in Pennsylvania is $29,950 per year ($14.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $24,310 and $34,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dishwasher in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $29,950, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $25,325 per year ($2,110 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Dishwasher jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 19,570 Dishwasher jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.