Dishwashers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $42,950 +27.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $38,360
90th percentile $47,610
Employed locally 3,860
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,360
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $42,950
    75th
    $45,370
    90th
    $47,610

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 27% Median Dishwashers salary is 73% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $38,100

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $37,440

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $42,660
    Waiters and Waitresses $40,620
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,960
    Food Preparation Workers $44,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $55,210
    Cooks, Fast Food $41,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in San Jose, CA is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in San Jose, CA is 27.6% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $38,360 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.