How much does a child make in Modesto?
$60,900a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $29.28 an hour or $5,075 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.28
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,650Median: $60,900Highest 10%: $95,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| 25th | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| Median | $60,900 | $29.28 | |
| 75th | $76,610 | $36.83 | |
| 90th | $95,590 | $45.96 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for childs.
| San Jose, CA | $87,600 |
| Hanford, CA | $78,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $77,490 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,580 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $71,250 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $68,560 |
| Yuba City, CA | $64,040 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,270 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,230 |
| Napa, CA | $62,760 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,610 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,520 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,080 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $61,960 |
| Chico, CA | $61,720 |
| Visalia, CA | $61,040 |
| El Centro, CA | $60,690 |
| Merced, CA | $60,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,770 |
| Redding, CA | $59,520 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,330 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $57,710 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $56,810 |
Related jobs in Modesto
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $95,250 |
| Educational | $94,370 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,880 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $69,680 |
| Clergy | $65,360 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $61,670 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $60,950 |
| Community Health Worker | $60,800 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $55,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Modesto?
The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $29.28 ($60,900 a year).
Do childs make more in Modesto than the national average?
Yes: $60,900 against $59,550 nationally, 2% more.
How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $65,200, so Modesto pays 7% less.
Where does Modesto rank for child pay?
111 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,590 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.