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How much does a laborer and freight make in Modesto?

$46,630a year

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,886 a month.

Hourly
$22.42
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
23 of 392
Jobs in the area
4,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,330Median: $46,630Highest 10%: $62,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,330$17.47
25th$39,600$19.04
Median$46,630$22.42
75th$56,540$27.18
90th$62,240$29.92

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.

Hanford, CA$48,420
San Francisco, CA$48,400
Stockton, CA$47,330
San Jose, CA$47,060
Bakersfield, CA$46,890
Santa Rosa, CA$46,640
Napa, CA$46,230
Riverside, CA$46,060
Sacramento, CA$45,930
Vallejo, CA$45,660
Santa Cruz, CA$44,050
San Diego, CA$43,320
Santa Maria, CA$42,560
Los Angeles, CA$42,390
Yuba City, CA$42,050
Oxnard, CA$41,920
Merced, CA$41,890
Chico, CA$41,080
Visalia, CA$39,960
Fresno, CA$39,310
Salinas, CA$39,110
San Luis Obispo, CA$38,730
Redding, CA$37,620
El Centro, CA$37,350
Laborer and Freight salary in California Laborer and Freight salary in all states

Related jobs in Modesto

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$140,900
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$66,800
Bus Driver$62,870
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$60,110
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,330
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$55,810
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$48,770
Light Truck Driver$43,800
Driver/Sales Worker$41,820
Stocker and Order Filler$41,320
Salaries for every job in Modesto, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Modesto?

The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $22.42 ($46,630 a year).

Do laborer and freights make more in Modesto than the national average?

Yes: $46,630 against $40,240 nationally, 16% more.

How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $44,710, so Modesto pays 4% more.

Where does Modesto rank for laborer and freight pay?

23 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Modesto?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,240 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.