Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dishwasher jobs in San Jose, CA

3,940 dishwashers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $21.14/hour ($43,960/year) median · 26% above the national median.

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The median dishwasher salary in San Jose, CA is $21.14/hour ($43,960/year), with a typical range of $40,720 to $45,630 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$21.14/hour ($43,960/year)BLS
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Dishwasher pay in San Jose, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the San Jose metro. Half of Dishwashers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $40,720 $43,960 $45,630
25th$40,720 Median$43,960 75th$45,630 vs US26% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (SOC 35-9021, Dishwasher). Full Dishwasher salary guide →

What is a Dishwasher salary in San Jose?

The median dishwasher salary in San Jose, CA is $21.14/hour ($43,960/year), with a typical range of $40,720 to $45,630 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,940 dishwashers employed in the San Jose metro area.

Dishwasher pay bands in San Jose by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Dishwasher

Typical senior band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$36,047–$53,103
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Dishwasher

Typical staff band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$40,663–$52,312
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Dishwasher

Typical senior band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$36,047–$52,312
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Dishwasher

Typical mid level band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$38,684–$53,103
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Dishwasher

Typical mid level band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$39,344–$48,356
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Dishwasher Career Ladder — San Jose Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to San Jose’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Dishwasher0–2 yrs$31,651
  2. Mid Dishwasher2–5 yrs$41,762
  3. Senior Dishwasher5–8 yrs$52,752
  4. Staff Dishwasher8–12 yrs$63,742
  5. Lead Dishwasher12+ yrs$74,732

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-9021, Dishwasher).

Employers in the Dishwasher hiring market in San Jose

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in San Jose post Dishwasher jobs

Employers in the San Jose metro typically post Dishwasher roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Dishwasher in San Jose, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Dishwasher earn in San Jose, CA?
Median $21.14/hour ($43,960/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $40,720–$45,630. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Dishwasher jobs are there in San Jose?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,940 Dishwasher roles employed in the San Jose metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Jose employers use for Dishwasher?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Dishwasher jobs for me?
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