How much does a cutting make in Modesto?
$53,600a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $25.77 an hour or $4,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.77
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,000Median: $53,600Highest 10%: $73,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| 25th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $53,600 | $25.77 | |
| 75th | $71,670 | $34.46 | |
| 90th | $73,910 | $35.53 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| San Jose, CA | $58,580 |
| Vallejo, CA | $52,360 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,920 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,540 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,040 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,980 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,060 |
| Visalia, CA | $43,710 |
Related jobs in Modesto
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Extruding | $88,940 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $78,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $77,690 |
| Separating | $73,690 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting | $61,130 |
| Molder | $59,990 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setter | $59,150 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender | $59,010 |
| Machinist | $55,950 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $54,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Modesto?
The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $25.77 ($53,600 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Modesto than the national average?
Yes: $53,600 against $46,330 nationally, 16% more.
How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $48,450, so Modesto pays 11% more.
Where does Modesto rank for cutting pay?
20 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,910 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.