Carpenters Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $64,910 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.21
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $114,740
Employed locally 1,450
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $50,110
    50th (median)
    $64,910
    75th
    $82,810
    90th
    $114,740

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 81% Median Carpenters salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Decatur, IL $80,770
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Napa, CA $78,940

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,040
    Electricians $75,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,310
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,900
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $87,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Modesto, CA is $31.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.61 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Modesto, CA is 9.4% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Modesto?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,110.