Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dishwasher jobs in Santa Ana, CA

27,520 dishwashers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.07/hour ($37,580/year) median · 8% above the national median.

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The median dishwasher salary in Santa Ana, CA is $18.07/hour ($37,580/year), with a typical range of $36,400 to $39,170 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Dishwasher pay in Santa Ana, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $36,400 $37,580 $39,170
25th$36,400 Median$37,580 75th$39,170 vs US8% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 35-9021, Dishwasher). Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Dishwasher salary guide →

What is a Dishwasher salary in Santa Ana?

The median dishwasher salary in Santa Ana, CA is $18.07/hour ($37,580/year), with a typical range of $36,400 to $39,170 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 27,520 dishwashers employed in the Santa Ana metro area. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Dishwasher pay bands in Santa Ana 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.

Mid Level Dishwasher

Typical mid level band in Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$33,070–$47,425
Common on
iCIMS

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

Lead Dishwasher

Typical lead band in Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$34,197–$47,425
Common on
Ashby

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$31,379–$42,014
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$33,634–$41,338
Common on
Workday

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$30,815–$46,073
Common on
Workday

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

Dishwasher Career Ladder — Santa Ana Metro

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

  1. Entry Dishwasher0–2 yrs$27,057
  2. Mid Dishwasher2–5 yrs$35,701
  3. Senior Dishwasher5–8 yrs$45,096
  4. Staff Dishwasher8–12 yrs$54,491
  5. Lead Dishwasher12+ yrs$63,886

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

Employers in the Dishwasher hiring market in Santa Ana

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

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 Santa Ana post Dishwasher jobs

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

Dishwasher in Santa Ana, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Dishwasher earn in Santa Ana, CA?
Median $18.07/hour ($37,580/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $36,400–$39,170. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Dishwasher jobs are there in Santa Ana?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 27,520 Dishwasher roles employed in the Santa Ana metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Santa Ana 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?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Dishwasher openings in Santa Ana and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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