Dishwashers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $34,830 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.74
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $36,930
Employed locally 350
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,390
    50th (median)
    $34,830
    75th
    $35,920
    90th
    $36,930

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 51% Median Dishwashers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,980
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $37,480

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,790
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,020
    Cooks, Fast Food $36,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,290
    Bartenders $33,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Chico, CA is $16.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.75 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Chico, CA is 3.4% above the national median of $33,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dishwashers in Chico?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,390.