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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $129K | $62.04/hr |
| 32 | School Psychologists | Science | $129K | $61.9/hr |
| 33 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $127K | $61.05/hr |
| 34 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $127K | $61.02/hr |
| 35 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $127K | $60.86/hr |
| 36 | Managers, All Other | Management | $126K | $60.63/hr |
| 37 | Construction Managers | Management | $126K | $60.48/hr |
| 38 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $125K | $60/hr |
| 39 | Facilities Managers | Management | $124K | $59.61/hr |
| 40 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $124K | $59.57/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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