§ 03 Trade wages
Landscaping workers in Modesto, CA
Landscaping workers in the Modesto, CA metro earned a median of $21.99 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 17% higher than the national median of $18.82. The middle half earned $18.76 to $26.67. About 1,080 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 33 of 386 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 37-3011
Landscaping workers, Modesto, CA
25th pct$18.76per hour
Median$21.99per hour
75th pct$26.67per hour
10th pct$17.82
90th pct$28.99
Mean$22.90
Workers1,080
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $44/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- Equipment, fuel and trailer time
- Plants and materials
- Backflow testing or irrigation permits in some cities
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Modesto, CA · mean RSE 1.3%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.