Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $60,370 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $40,850
90th percentile $91,250
Employed locally 50
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,850
    25th
    $51,730
    50th (median)
    $60,370
    75th
    $80,290
    90th
    $91,250

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 76% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,290
    Vallejo, CA $78,780
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,080
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $72,350

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $60,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,630
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $78,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Modesto, CA is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.85 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Modesto, CA is 0.2% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Modesto?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $40,850 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,730.