Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Modesto
398 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Modesto belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $323,580 per year. The lowest published median is $34,320.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 9,160 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,870 | 680 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,890 | 390 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,910 | 2,140 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,030 | 420 |
| Bartenders | $35,100 | 600 |
| Parking Attendants | $35,180 | 30 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,440 | 330 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,760 | 190 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $35,960 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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