Dishwashers Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $36,930 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $35,610
90th percentile $44,390
Employed locally 520
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,610
    25th
    $35,930
    50th (median)
    $36,930
    75th
    $38,720
    90th
    $44,390

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,980
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,750
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $37,480

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $37,680
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,180
    Cooks, Fast Food $39,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,820
    Food Preparation Workers $37,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Vallejo, CA is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.34 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Vallejo, CA is 9.7% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $35,610 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,930.