How much does a carpenter make in Modesto?

$73,730a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $35.45 an hour or $6,144 a month.

Hourly: $35.45
Vs. national median: +22%
Rank among cities: 32 of 390
Jobs in the area: 1,430

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $48,970Median: $73,730Highest 10%: $117,800

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$48,970	$23.54
25th	$59,320	$28.52
Median	$73,730	$35.45
75th	$83,500	$40.14
90th	$117,800	$56.61

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

San Francisco, CA	$89,200
Napa, CA	$80,590
Santa Rosa, CA	$80,520
San Jose, CA	$80,190
Santa Cruz, CA	$77,690
San Luis Obispo, CA	$77,220
Vallejo, CA	$76,220
Yuba City, CA	$76,100
Los Angeles, CA	$75,740
Santa Maria, CA	$75,140
Merced, CA	$74,760
Sacramento, CA	$74,440
El Centro, CA	$74,340
Oxnard, CA	$74,060
Hanford, CA	$73,250
San Diego, CA	$73,200
Chico, CA	$72,290
Redding, CA	$71,750
Riverside, CA	$70,880
Stockton, CA	$69,160
Salinas, CA	$67,530
Bakersfield, CA	$66,540
Visalia, CA	$64,390
Fresno, CA	$63,470

Carpenter salary in California Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Modesto

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker	$91,140
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator	$90,560
Construction and Building Inspector	$80,660
Electrician	$76,710
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$76,500
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$75,820
Sheet Metal Worker	$70,870
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$65,770
Plumber	$63,280
Roofer	$62,940

Salaries for every job in Modesto, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Modesto?

The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $35.45 ($73,730 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Modesto than the national average?

Yes: $73,730 against $60,580 nationally, 22% more.

How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $75,920, so Modesto pays 3% less.

Where does Modesto rank for carpenter pay?

32 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Modesto?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,800 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.