As of June 2026, Dishwashers has an AI-exposure score of 45/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Dishwashers

45/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 21% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$34,810. About 76,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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How you compare to similar Food Service roles

Dishwashers (you)
45
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
43
Cooks, Short Order
43
Baristas
47
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47
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47
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (69%).

Augmentable
  • Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.
  • Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
  • Prepare and package individual place settings.
  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
Durable
  • Sweep or scrub floors.
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
  • Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
  • Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
  • Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  • Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
  • Set up banquet tables.
  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
  • Receive and store supplies.

Safer adjacent roles

YOUR ROLE TODAY
Dishwashers 45
→
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 80% overlap44Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 72% overlap43Food Preparation Workers 64% overlap41
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
80% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$35,830
44
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
72% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$34,890
43
Food Preparation Workers
64% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$35,320
41
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
56% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$36,840
41
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
48% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$43,530
54
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
40% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$35,510
35
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
40% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$33,980
35
Fast Food and Counter Workers
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$31,200
48

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Dishwashers — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$37,870New York: US$35,450Texas: US$29,610

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$34,810. More states are being added.

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