What is the average salary in Modesto, CA?
$66,330a year
Average yearly pay across 398 jobs with official data in the Modesto, CA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $31.89
- Jobs with data
- 398
- Workers counted
- 187,990
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $323,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $260,000 |
| Chief Executive | $200,900 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,400 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $172,500 |
| Dentist | $167,100 |
| Physician Assistant | $165,700 |
| Lawyer | $164,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $163,700 |
| Veterinarian | $162,200 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $42,630 |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,430 |
| Cashier | $36,490 |
| Registered Nurse | $132,600 |
| Laborer and Freight | $46,630 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $37,850 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $41,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,330 |
| Teaching Assistant | $47,990 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$111,200
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$163,700
- Chief Executive$200,900
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$159,700
- Construction Manager$125,800
- Education Administrator$160,200
- Education Administrator$123,800
- Education Administrator$150,500
- Education and Childcare Administrator$70,180
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$75,590
- Facilities Manager$124,000
- Farmer$109,600
- Financial Manager$160,200
- Food Service Manager$72,360
- General and Operations Manager$104,300
- Human Resources Manager$153,600
- Industrial Production Manager$126,900
- Manager$126,100
- Marketing Manager$160,500
- Medical and Health Services Manager$139,000
- Natural Sciences Manager$160,100
- Property$61,990
- Purchasing Manager$143,000
- Sales Manager$98,550
- Social and Community Service Manager$77,020
- Training and Development Manager$142,500
- Transportation$107,400
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$83,560
- Budget Analyst$102,500
- Business Operations Specialist$80,350
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$78,970
- Claims Adjuster$82,140
- Compensation$81,650
- Compliance Officer$79,600
- Cost Estimator$81,330
- Financial and Investment Analyst$101,700
- Financial Specialist$63,320
- Fundraiser$73,990
- Human Resources Specialist$77,070
- Labor Relations Specialist$63,640
- Loan Officer$82,250
- Logistician$85,130
- Management Analyst$96,120
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$71,600
- Meeting$64,470
- Personal Financial Advisor$105,100
- Project Management Specialist$102,500
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$76,500
- Tax Preparer$64,630
- Training and Development Specialist$74,220
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$120,900
- Computer Network Support Specialist$75,970
- Computer Occupation$101,700
- Computer Programmer$103,300
- Computer Systems Analyst$99,760
- Computer User Support Specialist$66,390
- Data Scientist$105,000
- Database Administrator$97,850
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$99,000
- Operations Research Analyst$80,240
- Software Developer$119,800
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$87,650
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$124,800
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$65,230
- Civil Engineer$101,000
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$95,630
- Drafter$68,850
- Electrical Engineer$110,000
- Electronics Engineer$108,000
- Engineer$111,800
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$63,750
- Industrial Engineer$98,560
- Mechanical Drafter$66,060
- Mechanical Engineer$105,000
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$64,890
- Surveyor$99,270
Life, physical, and social science
- Agricultural Technician$49,730
- Biological Scientist$97,120
- Chemical Technician$56,250
- Chemist$83,120
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$123,000
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$69,900
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$103,800
- Food Science Technician$56,220
- Food Scientist and Technologist$80,960
- Medical Scientist$143,800
- Microbiologist$59,470
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$94,910
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$69,100
- School Psychologist$128,800
- Soil and Plant Scientist$81,570
Community and social service
- Child$60,900
- Clergy$65,360
- Community and Social Service Specialist$60,950
- Community Health Worker$60,800
- Counselor$47,360
- Director$47,110
- Educational$94,370
- Health Education Specialist$61,670
- Healthcare Social Worker$95,250
- Marriage and Family Therapist$69,680
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$78,880
- Rehabilitation Counselor$44,270
- Social and Human Service Assistant$55,330
- Social Worker$102,200
- Substance Abuse$62,700
Legal
- Lawyer$164,000
- Legal Support Worker$74,670
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$58,820
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$129,100
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$57,470
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$96,940
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$65,290
- Elementary School Teacher$101,600
- Instructional Coordinator$99,870
- Kindergarten Teacher$103,800
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$80,860
- Library Technician$55,440
- Middle School Teacher$101,300
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$81,260
- Postsecondary Teacher$104,900
- Preschool Teacher$49,500
- Secondary School Teacher$101,900
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$44,760
- Special Education Teacher$80,570
- Special Education Teacher$96,500
- Special Education Teacher$98,170
- Special Education Teacher$101,000
- Substitute Teacher$63,440
- Teacher and Instructor$103,900
- Teaching Assistant$47,990
- Tutor$50,650
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$49,600
- Coach and Scout$47,520
- Floral Designer$43,720
- Graphic Designer$69,110
- Interpreter and Translator$60,530
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$46,950
- Photographer$44,240
- Public Relations Specialist$76,610
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$105,400
- Chiropractor$73,640
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$76,110
- Dental Hygienist$123,900
- Dentist$167,100
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$141,200
- Dietetic Technician$48,130
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$97,830
- Emergency Medical Technician$47,160
- Family Medicine Physician$260,000
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$79,350
- Health Technologist and Technician$58,650
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$78,310
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$78,200
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$127,000
- Medical Records Specialist$48,240
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist$172,500
- Nurse Practitioner$173,400
- Occupational Therapist$121,100
- Optician$59,010
- Optometrist$137,500
- Paramedic$72,170
- Pharmacist$160,500
- Pharmacy Technician$50,540
- Physical Therapist$126,600
- Physician$323,600
- Physician Assistant$165,700
- Psychiatric Technician$48,390
- Psychiatrist$151,300
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$129,000
- Registered Nurse$132,600
- Respiratory Therapist$103,900
- Speech-Language Pathologist$116,800
- Surgical Technologist$79,950
- Veterinarian$162,200
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$59,360
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$50,170
- Healthcare Support Worker$55,430
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$34,320
- Massage Therapist$45,360
- Medical Assistant$49,990
- Medical Transcriptionist$48,490
- Nursing Assistant$46,550
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$96,210
- Orderly$49,890
- Pharmacy Aide$36,730
- Phlebotomist$51,960
- Physical Therapist Aide$36,640
- Physical Therapist Assistant$83,450
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$45,560
Protective service
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$38,540
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$104,000
- Firefighter$77,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$106,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$136,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$48,170
- Lifeguard$36,960
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$98,230
- Private Detective and Investigator$58,460
- Protective Service Worker$44,990
- Security Guard$38,990
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$35,100
- Chef and Head Cook$61,330
- Cook$42,510
- Cook$45,480
- Cook$41,910
- Cook$38,260
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$34,870
- Dishwasher$36,810
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$42,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$46,190
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$35,760
- Food Preparation Worker$38,450
- Food Server$38,010
- Host and Hostess$35,030
- Waiter and Waitress$34,910
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$35,440
- Animal Caretaker$38,320
- Childcare Worker$41,920
- Concierge$38,220
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$48,160
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$57,220
- Funeral Attendant$38,130
- Hairdresser$36,960
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$34,890
- Mortician$48,650
- Personal Care and Service Worker$35,960
- Recreation Worker$37,230
- Residential Advisor$46,590
- Skincare Specialist$37,200
- Usher$36,680
Sales and related
- Cashier$36,490
- Counter and Rental Clerk$44,600
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$37,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$68,150
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$51,770
- Insurance Sales Agent$73,270
- Parts Salesperson$44,730
- Real Estate Sales Agent$60,620
- Retail Salesperson$37,430
- Sale and Related Worker$53,870
- Sales Representative$73,160
- Sales Representative$78,420
- Sales Representatives of Service$60,930
- Security$62,970
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$57,700
- Billing and Posting Clerk$51,000
- Bookkeeping$55,040
- Courier and Messenger$47,020
- Court$65,640
- Customer Service Representative$47,230
- Data Entry Keyer$43,940
- Dispatcher$51,990
- Eligibility Interviewer$64,730
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$77,900
- File Clerk$52,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,140
- Hotel$36,620
- Human Resources Assistant$55,780
- Information and Record Clerk$57,060
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$50,930
- Interviewer$62,100
- Library Assistant$46,400
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$55,320
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$50,250
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$40,530
- Office Clerk$46,570
- Order Clerk$45,820
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,980
- Postal Service Clerk$62,910
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,090
- Procurement Clerk$48,590
- Production$62,950
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$62,460
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$44,610
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$55,140
- Shipping$47,430
- Switchboard Operator$44,320
- Teller$46,190
- Weigher$45,920
- Word Processor and Typist$48,710
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$38,320
- Agricultural Inspector$78,310
- Farmworker$36,980
- Farmworker and Laborer$37,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming$61,660
- Grader and Sorter$37,000
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$73,730
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$76,500
- Construction and Building Inspector$80,660
- Construction Laborer$60,630
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$65,770
- Electrician$76,710
- Fence Erector$59,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$91,140
- Floor Layer$47,170
- Glazier$60,140
- Helper$43,640
- Highway Maintenance Worker$56,670
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$90,560
- Painter$48,960
- Plasterer and Stucco Mason$61,360
- Plumber$63,280
- Roofer$62,940
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$50,040
- Sheet Metal Worker$70,870
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer$59,920
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$75,820
- Tile and Stone Setter$50,970
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$68,640
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$62,770
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$76,640
- Computer$61,750
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$134,000
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$78,620
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$61,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$89,590
- Heating$64,760
- Helpers--Installation$43,360
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$78,370
- Installation$49,370
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$59,650
- Maintenance Worker$61,870
- Mechanical Door Repairer$60,290
- Medical Equipment Repairer$77,530
- Millwright$49,810
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$75,890
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$62,230
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$71,460
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$100,400
- Tire Repairer and Changer$38,290
Production
- Baker$39,450
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$41,720
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,240
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$54,770
- Cleaning$41,420
- Coating$51,020
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$49,020
- Crushing$46,000
- Cutting$53,600
- Extruding$88,940
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$41,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,690
- Food and Tobacco Roasting$61,130
- Food Batchmaker$46,670
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$59,010
- Food Processing Worker$39,040
- Grinding$44,780
- Grinding and Polishing Worker$45,110
- Helpers--Production Worker$39,900
- Inspector$53,560
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$37,380
- Machinist$55,950
- Meat$36,270
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,510
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$49,960
- Molder$59,990
- Molding$47,240
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician$40,570
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$49,460
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$59,150
- Presser$38,460
- Printing Press Operator$46,670
- Production Worker$52,430
- Sawing Machine Setter$40,600
- Separating$73,690
- Sewing Machine Operator$38,100
- Tool and Die Maker$52,300
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$78,710
- Welder$52,590
- Woodworking Machine Setter$38,990
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$40,260
- Bus Driver$62,870
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,480
- Commercial Pilot$140,900
- Conveyor Operator and Tender$43,230
- Driver/Sales Worker$41,820
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$66,800
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,330
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$55,810
- Laborer and Freight$46,630
- Light Truck Driver$43,800
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$39,950
- Material Moving Worker$38,050
- Packer and Packager$40,680
- Parking Attendant$35,180
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$60,110
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$48,770
- Stocker and Order Filler$41,320
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Modesto, CA?
About $66,330 a year ($31.89 an hour): the average of the 398 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Modesto, CA?
Physician ($323,600), Family Medicine Physician ($260,000), Chief Executive ($200,900).
What are the most common jobs in Modesto, CA?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (9,160 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (6,700 jobs), Retail Salesperson (5,140 jobs).
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.