Dishwashers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $36,910 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $45,920
Employed locally 960
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $40,950
    90th
    $45,920

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 39% Median Dishwashers salary is 61% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,440
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,390
    Cooks, Restaurant$44,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,460
    Cooks, Fast Food$37,960
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Salinas, CA is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.53 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Salinas, CA is 9.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.