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Dishwashers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Dishwashers in San Luis Obispo, CA have a median annual salary of $36,760, with 850 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $34,930 at the 10th percentile to $43,130 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$36,760

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$17.67

Employment

850

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$34,930
10th
$35,660
25th
$36,760
Median
$37,860
75th
$43,130
90th

Local compared with national

San Luis Obispo, CA

$36,760

Median annual · 2025

United States

$34,810

Median annual · 2025

The San Luis Obispo, CA median is 5.6% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $1,950).

Top skills

  1. 1.Operation and ControlImportance 2.9
  2. 2.CoordinationImportance 2.8
  3. 3.Active ListeningImportance 2.6
  4. 4.Time ManagementImportance 2.6
  5. 5.SpeakingImportance 2.5
  6. 6.Critical ThinkingImportance 2.5
  7. 7.MonitoringImportance 2.5
  8. 8.Social PerceptivenessImportance 2.5
  9. 9.Operations MonitoringImportance 2.5
  10. 10.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 2.4
  11. 11.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 2.3
  12. 12.Service OrientationImportance 2.1

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
None
Job zone
2

Technology used

  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Windows

Common tasks

  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
  • Sweep or scrub floors.
  • Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  • Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
  • Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
  • Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
  • Receive and store supplies.
  • Clean garbage cans with water or steam.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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