Top Paying Jobs in Modesto, CA
Modesto, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 32,510 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($323,580), Family Medicine Physicians ($260,020), Chief Executives ($200,900). The cost of living index is 104.11 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,758/month.
$123K
Avg. median salary
104.11
Cost of living index
$1,758
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Modesto
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Marketing Managers | Management | $161K | $77.18/hr |
| 12 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $161K | $77.17/hr |
| 13 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $160K | N/A |
| 14 | Financial Managers | Management | $160K | $77.01/hr |
| 15 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $160K | $76.96/hr |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $160K | $76.79/hr |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $154K | $73.86/hr |
| 18 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $151K | $72.72/hr |
| 19 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $151K | $72.36/hr |
| 20 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $144K | $69.11/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Modesto
Cost of living vs. national average+4.1% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,758/mo
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