DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 723 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 471,670 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Dishwashers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QUOCVINH LLC | $30,000 | 10 | -10.9% |
| 2 | QUICKLEY RESTAURANT | $30,000 | 9 | -10.9% |
| 3 | PHO COUNTRYSIDE, INC | $30,000 | 36 | -10.9% |
| 4 | Oliveiras Enterprises Corp | $30,000 | 10 | -10.9% |
| 5 | PHO 242 BAC CALI INC | $28,500 | 6 | -15.4% |
| 6 | Pizzalleys LLC | $28,080 | 45 | -16.6% |
| 7 | Robison Venture Group, LLC | $23,920 | 31 | -29% |
| 8 | COVENANT HOLDINGS GROUP | $23,000 | 52 | -31.7% |
| 9 | Gators Dockside at Hunt Club, Inc | $22,880 | 5 | -32.1% |
| 10 | BLUE NAMI | $22,000 | 8 | -34.7% |
| 11 | Catch a Wave by Blue Nami Inc | $22,000 | 5 | -34.7% |
| 12 | Blue House Restaurant, Inc. | $22,000 | 63 | -34.7% |
| 13 | Blue Nami Sushi And Sake House, Inc. | $22,000 | 12 | -34.7% |
| 14 | BH Acquisition Company, LLC | $21,840 | 38 | -35.1% |
| 15 | Shrimp Basket Restaurants, LLC | $20,800 | 11 | -38.2% |
| 16 | The Trappe Door, LLC | $20,800 | 11 | -38.2% |
| 17 | Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC dba IHOP | $20,363 | 42 | -39.5% |
| 18 | Lizard's Thicket, Inc. | $19,240 | 83 | -42.9% |
| 19 | ACG BBQ, LLC. dba Sonnys BBQ | $19,011 | 25 | -43.5% |
| 20 | LA COSECHA XIX, LLC | $17,680 | 8 | -47.5% |
| 21 | RIOZ INC. | $17,410 | 5 | -48.3% |
| 22 | Miyami Japanese Steakhouse,LLC | $16,806 | 46 | -50.1% |
| 23 | PHO BAC HOA VIET | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy, MA | $30,000 | +36.4% | 14 | 1 |
| Saint Augustine, FL | $28,080 | +27.6% | 45 | 1 |
| SACRAMENTO, CA | $22,000 | 0% | 33 | 1 |
| Lake Buena Vista, FL | $21,840 | -0.7% | 16 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $30,000 | -19.7% | 29 |
| Washington | $29,900 | -20.5% | 1 |
| Illinois | $25,563 | -27.4% | 5 |
| Nebraska | $23,014 | -19.7% | 12 |
| Vermont | $22,880 | -37.2% | 1 |
| Florida | $22,880 | -22.7% | 98 |
| Ohio | $22,721 | -21.7% | 2 |
| California | $22,000 | -41.2% | 67 |
| Colorado | $21,840 | -41.2% | 2 |
| Wisconsin | $21,466 | -22.4% | 3 |
| Connecticut | $21,008 | -39.9% | 1 |
| Utah | $18,886 | -37.3% | 3 |
| New York | $18,720 | -47.1% | 2 |
| Arizona | $17,846 | -48.8% | 1 |
| Maryland | $17,597 | -44.2% | 3 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Dishwashers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lizard's Thicket, Inc. | None | $19,240 |
| Blue House Restaurant, Inc. | None | $22,000 |
| COVENANT HOLDINGS GROUP | None | $23,000 |
| Miyami Japanese Steakhouse,LLC | None | $16,806 |
| Pizzalleys LLC | None | $28,080 |
| Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC dba IHOP | None | $20,363 |
| BH Acquisition Company, LLC | None | $21,840 |
| PHO COUNTRYSIDE, INC | None | $30,000 |
| Robison Venture Group, LLC | None | $23,920 |
| ACG BBQ, LLC. dba Sonnys BBQ | None | $19,011 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Dishwashers is Accommodation and Food Services at $23,199.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 723 DOL filings, the median salary for a Dishwashers is $22,000, ranging from $19,240 to $25,563.
The 90th percentile salary is $41,600 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Quincy, MA offers the highest median at $30,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Dishwashers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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