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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $143K | $68.74/hr |
| 22 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $142K | $68.49/hr |
| 23 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $141K | $67.89/hr |
| 24 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $141K | N/A |
| 25 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $139K | $66.8/hr |
| 26 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $137K | $66.09/hr |
| 27 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $137K | $65.83/hr |
| 28 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $134K | $64.42/hr |
| 29 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $133K | $63.75/hr |
| 30 | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | Education | $129K | $62.06/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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