Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Modesto
398 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Modesto belongs to Home Health and Personal Care Aides, at $34,320 per year. The highest is $323,580.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 9,160 | |
| 2 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,870 | 680 | |
| 3 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,890 | 390 | |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | $34,910 | 2,140 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,030 | 420 | |
| 6 | Bartenders | $35,100 | 600 | |
| 7 | Parking Attendants | $35,180 | 30 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,440 | 330 | |
| 9 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,760 | 190 | |
| 10 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $35,960 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $323,580 | 310 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $260,020 | 100 |
| Chief Executives | $200,900 | 230 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $173,380 | 380 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $172,530 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $167,050 | 160 |
| Physician Assistants | $165,730 | 210 |
| Lawyers | $164,010 | 370 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,680 | 90 |
| Veterinarians | $162,160 | 120 |
| Marketing Managers | $160,520 | 160 |
| Pharmacists | $160,520 | 380 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $160,240 | 460 |
| Financial Managers | $160,180 | 600 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $160,070 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,720 | 230 |
| Human Resources Managers | $153,630 | 150 |
| Psychiatrists | $151,270 | 40 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $150,500 | 90 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $143,760 | 160 |
| Purchasing Managers | $142,970 | 50 |
| Training and Development Managers | $142,450 | 30 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $141,210 | 200 |
| Commercial Pilots | $140,920 | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $138,950 | 980 |
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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