Dishwashers Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $38,640 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $46,610
Employed locally 590
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $38,640
    75th
    $42,660
    90th
    $46,610

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 35% Median Dishwashers salary is 65% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $38,100

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,980
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $37,480
    California $37,440

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,090
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $38,270
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,270
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $36,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,360
    Bartenders $36,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Napa, CA is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.75 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Napa, CA is 14.8% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.