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How much does a floor layer make in Modesto?

$47,170a year

Median yearly pay for floor layers in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,931 a month.

Hourly
$22.68
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
64 of 76
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $47,170Highest 10%: $76,870
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,320$16.50
25th$34,320$16.50
Median$47,170$22.68
75th$62,150$29.88
90th$76,870$36.96

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for floor layers.

San Jose, CA$105,300
San Francisco, CA$74,970
Stockton, CA$69,610
Sacramento, CA$63,970
Los Angeles, CA$59,090
San Diego, CA$56,150
Riverside, CA$56,130
Bakersfield, CA$55,690
Fresno, CA$51,980
Oxnard, CA$48,030
Floor Layer salary in California Floor Layer 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
Carpenter$73,730
Sheet Metal Worker$70,870
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$65,770
Plumber$63,280
Salaries for every job in Modesto, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a floor layer make an hour in Modesto?

The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $22.68 ($47,170 a year).

Do floor layers make more in Modesto than the national average?

No: $47,170 against $56,460 nationally, 16% less.

How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $61,210, so Modesto pays 23% less.

Where does Modesto rank for floor layer pay?

64 of 76 metro areas with data.

How much does a floor layer make starting out in Modesto?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,870 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.