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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 62 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $49.94/hr |
| 63 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $104K | $49.92/hr |
| 64 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 65 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $103K | $49.64/hr |
| 66 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $102K | $49.27/hr |
| 67 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $102K | $49.27/hr |
| 68 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $102K | $49.13/hr |
| 69 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 70 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $102K | $48.91/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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