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Dishwashers

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

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Median pay

$33,670
Median annual pay for Dishwashers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

0.2%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

76,800
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

477,700
Estimated U.S. employment for Dishwashers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+900
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

No formal educational credential
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Monitoring
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Learning Strategies
  6. 6Reading Comprehension

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Food Production
  3. 3Education and Training
  4. 4Customer and Personal Service
  5. 5Public Safety and Security
  6. 6Administration and Management

Abilities

  1. 1Manual Dexterity
  2. 2Arm-Hand Steadiness
  3. 3Extent Flexibility
  4. 4Near Vision
  5. 5Trunk Strength
  6. 6Information Ordering

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Enterprising
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Cooperation
  4. 4Stress Tolerance
  5. 5Perseverance
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Handling and Moving Objects
  2. 2Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  3. 3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  4. 4Training and Teaching Others
  5. 5Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  6. 6Performing General Physical Activities

Work context

  1. 1Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Spend Time Standing
  4. 4Health and Safety of Other Workers
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Representative tasks

  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
  • Sweep or scrub floors.
  • Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  • Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
  • Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
  • Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.

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Sources

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