May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Modesto
Modesto, CA
398 occupations
Across 398 occupations with published wages in Modesto, physicians, all other record the highest median at $323,580 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Modesto
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 9,160 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,700 | $42,630 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,140 | $37,430 |
| Cashiers | 4,890 | $36,490 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,850 | $132,590 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,810 | $46,630 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 4,120 | $37,850 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,080 | $41,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,510 | $58,330 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,470 | $47,990 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.