Dishwashers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $37,980 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 1,320
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $37,980
    75th
    $41,170
    90th
    $45,760

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 37% Median Dishwashers salary is 63% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $37,480
    California $37,440

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $38,090
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,310
    Cooks, Restaurant $45,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,560
    Food Preparation Workers $40,810
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $36,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Santa Rosa, CA is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.71 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 12.8% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.