Roofers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $61,640 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $47,850
90th percentile $77,610
Employed locally 260
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,850
    25th
    $58,760
    50th (median)
    $61,640
    75th
    $66,910
    90th
    $77,610

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 77% Median Roofers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Roofers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,640
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,520
    Worcester, MA $83,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040

    Nearby metros — Roofers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,570
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $74,340
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,020
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $70,710
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,570
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $64,770

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$64,910
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Modesto, CA is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.74 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Modesto, CA is 20.9% above the national median of $50,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $47,850 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,760.