How much does a construction laborer make in Modesto?
$60,630a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $29.15 an hour or $5,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.15
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,380Median: $60,630Highest 10%: $81,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $60,630 | $29.15 | |
| 75th | $79,080 | $38.02 | |
| 90th | $81,840 | $39.35 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| San Francisco, CA | $72,610 |
| San Jose, CA | $68,470 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $61,680 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,560 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,270 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,140 |
| Hanford, CA | $59,870 |
| Napa, CA | $59,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $58,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,810 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $57,450 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,180 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $55,800 |
| Redding, CA | $55,790 |
| Fresno, CA | $55,120 |
| Chico, CA | $54,720 |
| Merced, CA | $54,440 |
| El Centro, CA | $53,560 |
| Yuba City, CA | $48,210 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Modesto, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Modesto?
The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $29.15 ($60,630 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Modesto than the national average?
Yes: $60,630 against $47,120 nationally, 29% more.
How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,270, so Modesto pays 1% more.
Where does Modesto rank for construction laborer pay?
22 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,840 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.