Dishwashers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $35,210 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.93
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $37,810
Employed locally 160
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $35,210
    75th
    $36,370
    90th
    $37,810

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 62% Median Dishwashers salary is 38% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,600
    Cooks, Fast Food$35,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$33,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,710
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,230
    Food Preparation Workers$35,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in El Centro, CA is $16.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.04 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in El Centro, CA is 4.6% 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 El Centro?

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