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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $108K | $51.9/hr |
| 52 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $107K | $51.63/hr |
| 53 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $107K | $51.41/hr |
| 54 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $105K | $50.67/hr |
| 55 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $105K | $50.52/hr |
| 56 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.48/hr |
| 57 | Data Scientists | Technology | $105K | $50.47/hr |
| 58 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $105K | N/A |
| 59 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $104K | $50.16/hr |
| 60 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $104K | $50/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+4.1% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,758/mo
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