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Salaries in Modesto, CA

Browse salary data for 405 occupations in the Modesto, CA area. The average median salary across all occupations is $70,559.

Occupations

405

Avg Median Salary

$70,559

Highest Paying

$201,080

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Modesto, CA

All Occupations in Modesto, CA

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Dentists, General$201,080150
Chief Executives$181,410230
Physician Assistants$178,520200
Architectural and Engineering Managers$175,400120
Physicians, All Other$172,330280
Registered Nurses$169,4605,260
Pharmacists$166,760360
Nurse Practitioners$164,790390
Human Resources Managers$162,490190
Lawyers$159,220400
Computer and Information Systems Managers$158,200250
Veterinarians$157,300130
Financial Managers$156,720590
Managers, All Other$156,000460
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$155,550130
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$155,390470
Marketing Managers$151,690180
Education Administrators, All Other$149,720120
Medical and Health Services Managers$140,020770
Optometrists$137,13060
Public Relations Managers$136,88030
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$136,180100
Purchasing Managers$135,60050
Information Security Analysts$130,53030
Instructional Coordinators$125,210240
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$124,330150
Physical Therapists$124,130360
Facilities Managers$123,340170
Construction Managers$121,840320
Industrial Production Managers$121,780320
Dental Hygienists$121,010210
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$119,600120
Occupational Therapists$118,790160
School Psychologists$116,55080
Software Developers$116,180280
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$115,930210
Microbiologists$113,87060
Soil and Plant Scientists$113,34030
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$112,920270
Electrical Engineers$112,32060
Speech-Language Pathologists$112,320140
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$111,780120
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$110,92060
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$109,770770
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$108,57030
Engineers, All Other$108,23070
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$107,10040
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$106,60030
Urban and Regional Planners$106,38080
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$105,45050
Administrative Services Managers$105,250310
Computer Systems Analysts$105,150220
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$104,750180
General and Operations Managers$104,5402,760
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$104,47050
Industrial Engineers$104,170140
Respiratory Therapists$103,820290
Personal Financial Advisors$103,720130
Civil Engineers$103,040300
Financial and Investment Analysts$102,340140
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$102,240170
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$101,98060
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,970120
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,900590
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$101,830190
Budget Analysts$101,74050
Surveyors$101,69050
Commercial Pilots$101,45040
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$100,54060
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$100,4302,370
Computer Programmers$100,20060
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,18050
Dietitians and Nutritionists$99,480110
Special Education Teachers, All Other$99,170120
Mechanical Engineers$99,090140
Labor Relations Specialists$99,04060
Project Management Specialists$98,930690
Millwrights$98,27070
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,1501,700
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,930160
Biological Scientists, All Other$97,91050
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$97,840140
Management Analysts$97,410480
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97,070310
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$97,040390
Database Administrators$96,27040
Physical Therapist Assistants$96,120140
Healthcare Social Workers$95,710230
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95,320130
Sales Managers$95,210830
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95,040780
Computer Network Architects$95,01060
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$94,450100
Occupational Therapy Assistants$93,44050
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$92,850530
Logisticians$92,270220
Computer Occupations, All Other$91,020320
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$90,69060
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$89,70050
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87,69050
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87,430630
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$87,030470
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$86,150160
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86,05040
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$85,79090
Accountants and Auditors$85,6401,220
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$85,44080
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$85,40030
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$84,34050
Firefighters$84,200360
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83,590180
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,00090
Data Scientists$82,79060
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$82,790220
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$82,080400
Surgical Technologists$82,070170
Construction and Building Inspectors$82,050150
Forensic Science Technicians$81,86040
Food Scientists and Technologists$81,74090
Cost Estimators$81,310280
Chemists$81,18090
Plant and System Operators, All Other$80,93030
Social Workers, All Other$80,66030
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$80,310150
Property Appraisers and Assessors$79,91060
Loan Officers$79,600210
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$78,880130
Computer Network Support Specialists$78,69060
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$78,510810
Legal Support Workers, All Other$78,47080
Social and Community Service Managers$78,110N/A
Medical Equipment Repairers$77,99050
Sheet Metal Workers$77,88080
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$77,47060
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,270930
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,2401,510
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77,1401,380
Financial Specialists, All Other$76,82080
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$76,450280
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$76,12080
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,8001,030
Human Resources Specialists$75,500800
Electricians$75,380760
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73,790420
Food Service Managers$73,730300
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$73,66090
Clergy$73,570100
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73,180400
Credit Analysts$73,13030
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72,900220
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$72,75030
Operations Research Analysts$72,34090
Lodging Managers$71,49030
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,0101,580
Compliance Officers$70,440310
Fundraisers$70,31070
Graphic Designers$70,300160
Agricultural Inspectors$69,91050
Web and Digital Interface Designers$69,85040
Medical Equipment Preparers$69,700150
Training and Development Specialists$69,250540
Mechanical Drafters$69,08040
Public Relations Specialists$68,560120
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$68,280380
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$68,12090
Legislators$67,78030
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67,500350
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67,330160
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$67,270140
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67,210480
Marriage and Family Therapists$66,890240
Producers and Directors$66,54040
Public Safety Telecommunicators$66,450120
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$65,370110
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,240620
Paramedics$64,910130
Carpenters$64,9101,450
Computer User Support Specialists$64,500340
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$64,480140
Insurance Sales Agents$64,450360
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$64,390100
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$64,260130
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$64,160320
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$64,03090
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$63,930150
Chefs and Head Cooks$63,760200
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,660430
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63,580300
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$63,190170
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$63,15050
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,980840
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$62,960270
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$62,920130
Postal Service Clerks$62,67070
Bus Drivers, School$62,480180
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$62,300800
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62,050170
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$62,010400
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$61,76060
Highway Maintenance Workers$61,670120
Roofers$61,640260
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$61,43040
Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,410130
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,310520
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60,990250
Health Education Specialists$60,760210
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,630980
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$60,570560
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$60,500300
Postal Service Mail Carriers$60,440390
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,370220
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60,37050
Personal Service Managers, All Other$60,26030
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60,050560
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60,0401,820
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,990960
Agricultural Technicians$59,72060
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59,470330
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$59,05040
Bill and Account Collectors$58,870150
Mechanical Door Repairers$58,85060
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58,740100
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$58,590250
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$58,4201,780
Construction Laborers$58,390980
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,290130
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58,190310
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$58,15080
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57,530250
Social and Human Service Assistants$57,330820
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$56,9902,220
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$56,96040
Production Workers, All Other$56,750420
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56,430500
Printing Press Operators$55,730140
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$55,670150
Library Technicians$55,540140
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55,3302,360
Chemical Technicians$55,310150
Tile and Stone Setters$55,250110
Prepress Technicians and Workers$54,65040
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54,60050
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54,300270
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54,230120
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53,360150
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53,1401,720
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,7203,630
Opticians, Dispensing$52,690120
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$52,42090
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52,32060
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,0901,890
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,980450
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,920710
Machinists$51,670120
Private Detectives and Investigators$51,56040
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$51,53060
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51,440340
File Clerks$51,330140
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50,47080
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50,370150
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,040150
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$50,040260
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,900510
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,8801,660
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49,860140
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,510150
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49,490210
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$49,46070
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$49,40030
Counselors, All Other$49,160190
Phlebotomists$49,010150
Food Science Technicians$48,940210
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,920230
Real Estate Sales Agents$48,74080
Medical Records Specialists$48,700220
Dental Assistants$48,650860
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$48,63050
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,630750
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,56080
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$48,55050
Medical Assistants$48,5301,640
Billing and Posting Clerks$48,350590
Word Processors and Typists$47,950150
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$47,94040
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$47,920160
Procurement Clerks$47,90080
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47,880310
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,8401,360
Community Health Workers$47,84050
Food Batchmakers$47,700350
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,570130
Pharmacy Technicians$47,450580
Orderlies$47,40070
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,320330
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47,170170
Helpers--Production Workers$47,040330
Dental Laboratory Technicians$46,98030
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$46,940210
Library Assistants, Clerical$46,810170
Office Clerks, General$46,5203,090
Order Clerks$46,480150
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$46,27040
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,2304,630
Customer Service Representatives$46,1301,420
Driver/Sales Workers$46,090410
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,060290
Helpers--Electricians$46,03040
Agricultural Workers, All Other$45,90040
Audio and Video Technicians$45,83040
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,7902,820
Coaches and Scouts$45,780220
Medical Transcriptionists$45,76050
Nursing Assistants$45,6801,370
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$45,51030
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,3601,660
Floral Designers$45,33040
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,210120
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,1001,020
Fence Erectors$45,03050
Pest Control Workers$44,730170
Rehabilitation Counselors$44,61080
Self-Enrichment Teachers$44,460330
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,16040
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$44,14050
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44,010140
Emergency Medical Technicians$43,940370
Residential Advisors$43,78050
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43,740280
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,720840
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43,700260
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,62080
Couriers and Messengers$43,620140
Tellers$43,610330
Counter and Rental Clerks$43,610700
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,5001,370
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$43,18040
Data Entry Keyers$43,160130
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,14050
Light Truck Drivers$42,7701,170
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$42,740170
Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,390350
Dietetic Technicians$42,14090
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$42,130140
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,120140
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$41,74050
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$40,84050
Parts Salespersons$40,390500
Protective Service Workers, All Other$40,350400
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$40,280140
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$40,20030
Stockers and Order Fillers$40,0903,610
Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,050870
Tire Repairers and Changers$40,040190
Packers and Packagers, Hand$39,9601,670
Food Processing Workers, All Other$39,820560
Tutors$39,720380
Childcare Workers$39,610490
Agricultural Equipment Operators$39,490280
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39,3002,440
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$39,230120
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39,070160
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,9001,010
Cooks, Restaurant$38,7701,550
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,7504,620
Security Guards$38,6901,090
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$38,65050
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,410200
Material Moving Workers, All Other$37,810120
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$37,720110
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37,72080
Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,4307,250
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$37,27080
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,070160
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$36,91030
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$36,870270
Funeral Attendants$36,85040
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,810280
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,750220
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,700920
Pharmacy Aides$36,67090
Cooks, Fast Food$36,6501,700
Bakers$36,620450
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$36,530110
Animal Caretakers$36,400290
Food Preparation Workers$36,3201,080
Retail Salespersons$36,2104,910
Skincare Specialists$36,130150
Cashiers$36,0304,980
Cooks, Short Order$35,940370
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,890370
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35,750150
Recreation Workers$35,500910
Telemarketers$35,49040
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$35,45040
Dishwashers$35,400760
Physical Therapist Aides$35,360110
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,75080
Bartenders$34,670580
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34,600200
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,350650
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,340320
Waiters and Waitresses$34,3102,280
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,220460
Manicurists and Pedicurists$33,420360
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,3808,370