How much does an educational make in Modesto?
$94,370a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $45.37 an hour or $7,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.37
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,810Median: $94,370Highest 10%: $129,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,810 | $24.91 | |
| 25th | $65,460 | $31.47 | |
| Median | $94,370 | $45.37 | |
| 75th | $122,200 | $58.76 | |
| 90th | $129,900 | $62.44 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| El Centro, CA | $141,800 |
| Yuba City, CA | $101,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $100,800 |
| Hanford, CA | $100,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $100,400 |
| Napa, CA | $99,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $99,330 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $98,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $97,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,780 |
| Visalia, CA | $96,720 |
| Chico, CA | $96,080 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,390 |
| San Francisco, CA | $94,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $91,670 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $86,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,520 |
| Merced, CA | $83,020 |
| Stockton, CA | $79,840 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,000 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $74,990 |
| Redding, CA | $58,890 |
Related jobs in Modesto
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $95,250 |
| 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 |
| Child | $60,900 |
| Community Health Worker | $60,800 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $55,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Modesto?
The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $45.37 ($94,370 a year).
Do educationals make more in Modesto than the national average?
Yes: $94,370 against $64,330 nationally, 47% more.
How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $86,500, so Modesto pays 9% more.
Where does Modesto rank for educational pay?
22 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,900 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.