What do they do?

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

Also known as:

Dish Machine Operator (DMO), Dish Room Worker, Dish Technician, Dish Washer, Dishwasher, Kitchen Helper, Kitchen Steward, Pots and Pans Person, Steward, Utility Aide, Utility Worker

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Dishwashers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 12.8%

    Change

    Ranks #51 in job growth rate
    2,040

    Job Openings

    Ranks #16 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (4%)
  • Associate's degree  (4%)
  • Some college, no degree  (12%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (45%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (34%)

People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Clean tableware.
  • Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
  • Remove trash.
  • Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
  • Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
  • Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
  • Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.
  • Package food or supplies.
  • Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
  • Arrange tables or dining areas.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.1 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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