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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $102K | $48.9/hr |
| 72 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 73 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 74 | Special Education Teachers, All Other | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 75 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.56/hr |
| 76 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $100K | $48.27/hr |
| 77 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $100K | $48.02/hr |
| 78 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $100K | $47.96/hr |
| 79 | Surveyors | Engineering | $99K | $47.73/hr |
| 80 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $99K | $47.6/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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