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How much does a roofer make in Modesto?

$62,940a year

Median yearly pay for roofers in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $30.26 an hour or $5,245 a month.

Hourly
$30.26
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
32 of 265
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,740Median: $62,940Highest 10%: $80,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,740$23.91
25th$59,370$28.54
Median$62,940$30.26
75th$73,330$35.25
90th$80,580$38.74

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for roofers.

San Jose, CA$76,650
San Francisco, CA$74,340
Santa Rosa, CA$64,020
Los Angeles, CA$63,560
Sacramento, CA$63,320
San Luis Obispo, CA$63,030
Oxnard, CA$62,840
Fresno, CA$62,400
San Diego, CA$62,180
Vallejo, CA$62,080
Riverside, CA$62,050
Stockton, CA$61,950
Redding, CA$61,690
Santa Cruz, CA$61,640
Salinas, CA$61,530
Santa Maria, CA$61,390
Yuba City, CA$61,230
Chico, CA$61,110
Merced, CA$60,800
Bakersfield, CA$60,640
Visalia, CA$59,160
Roofer salary in California Roofer 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 roofer make an hour in Modesto?

The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $30.26 ($62,940 a year).

Do roofers make more in Modesto than the national average?

Yes: $62,940 against $55,440 nationally, 14% more.

How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $63,600, so Modesto pays 1% less.

Where does Modesto rank for roofer pay?

32 of 265 metro areas with data.

How much does a roofer make starting out in Modesto?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,580 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.