Dishwashers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $35,400 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $33,680
90th percentile $38,720
Employed locally 760
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,680
    25th
    $34,240
    50th (median)
    $35,400
    75th
    $36,600
    90th
    $38,720

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 44% Median Dishwashers salary is 56% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $37,430
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,310
    Cooks, Fast Food $36,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,360
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,770
    Food Preparation Workers $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Modesto, CA is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.72 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Modesto, CA is 5.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $33,680 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,240.