Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dishwasher jobs in Kansas City, MO

2,460 dishwashers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.73/hour ($34,800/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median dishwasher salary in Kansas City, MO is $16.73/hour ($34,800/year), with a typical range of $29,610 to $36,480 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$16.73/hour ($34,800/year)BLS
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Dishwasher pay in Kansas City, MO

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Kansas City metro. Half of Dishwashers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $29,610 $34,800 $36,480
25th$29,610 Median$34,800 75th$36,480 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (SOC 35-9021, Dishwasher). Full Dishwasher salary guide →

What is a Dishwasher salary in Kansas City?

The median dishwasher salary in Kansas City, MO is $16.73/hour ($34,800/year), with a typical range of $29,610 to $36,480 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,460 dishwashers employed in the Kansas City metro area.

Dishwasher pay bands in Kansas City by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Dishwasher

Typical mid level band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$31,145–$38,280
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Dishwasher

Typical staff band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$29,580–$41,412
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Dishwasher

Typical senior band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$30,102–$38,280
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Dishwasher

Typical mid level band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$31,145–$43,917
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Dishwasher

Typical lead band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$33,234–$40,159
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Dishwasher Career Ladder — Kansas City Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Kansas City’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Dishwasher0–2 yrs$25,056
  2. Mid Dishwasher2–5 yrs$33,060
  3. Senior Dishwasher5–8 yrs$41,760
  4. Staff Dishwasher8–12 yrs$50,460
  5. Lead Dishwasher12+ yrs$59,160

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-9021, Dishwasher).

Employers in the Dishwasher hiring market in Kansas City

  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Kansas City post Dishwasher jobs

Employers in the Kansas City metro typically post Dishwasher roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Dishwasher in Kansas City, MO — Common Questions

How much does a Dishwasher earn in Kansas City, MO?
Median $16.73/hour ($34,800/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $29,610–$36,480. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Dishwasher jobs are there in Kansas City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,460 Dishwasher roles employed in the Kansas City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Kansas City employers use for Dishwasher?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Dishwasher jobs for me?
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