How much does a substance abuse make in Modesto?
$62,700a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $30.14 an hour or $5,225 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.14
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,960Median: $62,700Highest 10%: $120,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,960 | $22.10 | |
| 25th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| Median | $62,700 | $30.14 | |
| 75th | $93,430 | $44.92 | |
| 90th | $120,500 | $57.92 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $80,770 |
| Salinas, CA | $73,940 |
| El Centro, CA | $73,620 |
| Hanford, CA | $72,960 |
| Stockton, CA | $72,770 |
| San Jose, CA | $72,550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $68,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $66,940 |
| Oxnard, CA | $64,910 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $63,980 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $63,010 |
| Chico, CA | $62,780 |
| Napa, CA | $62,580 |
| Visalia, CA | $62,500 |
| Yuba City, CA | $62,030 |
| Sacramento, CA | $61,050 |
| Merced, CA | $60,780 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,620 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,790 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,880 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,660 |
| Redding, CA | $56,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,910 |
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 |
| 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 a substance abuse make an hour in Modesto?
The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $30.14 ($62,700 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Modesto than the national average?
Yes: $62,700 against $59,350 nationally, 6% more.
How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,250, so Modesto pays 6% more.
Where does Modesto rank for substance abuse pay?
91 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,500 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.