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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $124K | $59.54/hr |
| 42 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $123K | $59.15/hr |
| 43 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $121K | $58.23/hr |
| 44 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $121K | $58.11/hr |
| 45 | Software Developers | Technology | $120K | $57.58/hr |
| 46 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $117K | $56.14/hr |
| 47 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $112K | $53.77/hr |
| 48 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $111K | $53.46/hr |
| 49 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $110K | $52.87/hr |
| 50 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Management | $110K | $52.71/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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