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How much does a maintenance worker make in Modesto?

$61,870a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,156 a month.

Hourly
$29.75
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
82 of 198
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,800Median: $61,870Highest 10%: $82,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,800$20.10
25th$53,000$25.48
Median$61,870$29.75
75th$73,540$35.36
90th$82,890$39.85

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.

Vallejo, CA$83,540
San Francisco, CA$79,090
Santa Rosa, CA$75,780
San Diego, CA$74,940
Sacramento, CA$73,080
Los Angeles, CA$72,750
San Jose, CA$71,530
Oxnard, CA$66,050
Stockton, CA$64,410
Riverside, CA$61,820
Fresno, CA$56,520
Bakersfield, CA$56,370
Visalia, CA$55,750
Maintenance Worker salary in California Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Modesto

Same field, median yearly pay.

Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$100,400
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$89,590
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$78,620
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$78,370
Medical Equipment Repairer$77,530
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$76,640
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$75,890
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$71,460
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$68,640
Heating$64,760
Salaries for every job in Modesto, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Modesto?

The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $29.75 ($61,870 a year).

Do maintenance workers make more in Modesto than the national average?

Yes: $61,870 against $60,850 nationally, 2% more.

How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $67,840, so Modesto pays 9% less.

Where does Modesto rank for maintenance worker pay?

82 of 198 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Modesto?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,890 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.