Dishwashers pay in California
In California, the median pay for dishwashers is $18.21 an hour ($37,870 a year). About 74,160 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($34,810). California ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.90 | $35,160 |
| 25% of workers | $17.43 | $36,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.21 | $37,870 |
| 75% of workers | $20.42 | $42,480 |
| 90% of workers | $21.94 | $45,640 |
Dishwashers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $43,960 | 3,940 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $42,100 | 9,530 |
| Napa | $39,930 | 590 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $38,810 | 1,160 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $38,530 | 7,790 |
| Vallejo | $37,910 | 530 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $37,580 | 27,520 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $37,380 | 510 |
| Salinas | $37,350 | 970 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $37,290 | 1,150 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $36,930 | 4,030 |
| Modesto | $36,810 | 600 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $36,760 | 850 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $36,710 | 6,710 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $36,670 | 1,480 |
| Yuba City | $36,220 | 190 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $35,980 | 790 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $35,720 | 1,030 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $35,560 | 120 |
| Merced | $35,210 | 170 |
| Chico | $35,150 | 290 |
| Fresno | $35,110 | 1,550 |
| El Centro | $34,990 | 160 |
| Redding | $34,900 | 270 |
| Visalia | $34,750 | 480 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dishwashers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1% over ten years, little or no change · about 68,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $42,280 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $41,090 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $39,350 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $42,660 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,010 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $37,920 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $39,010 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $42,930 |
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