Metro profile · CBSA 33700
Healthcare wages in Modesto, CA
35 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
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5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
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- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
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COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
43
Across 35 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Modesto
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
35 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $172,530 | $162,178 | 53 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $129,030 | $121,288 | 51 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $141,210 | $132,737 | 48 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $105,400 | $99,076 | 47 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $132,590 | $124,635 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $96,210 | $90,437 | 46 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $126,980 | $119,361 | 46 |
| Orderlies | support | $49,890 | $46,897 | 45 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $48,130 | $45,242 | 45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $173,380 | $162,977 | 45 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $103,870 | $97,638 | 44 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $79,950 | $75,153 | 44 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $126,600 | $119,004 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,360 | $55,798 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $162,160 | $152,430 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $76,110 | $71,543 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $116,770 | $109,764 | 43 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $121,110 | $113,843 | 43 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $83,450 | $78,443 | 43 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $78,200 | $73,508 | 43 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $165,730 | $155,786 | 43 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $323,580 | $304,165 | 43 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $51,960 | $48,842 | 42 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $160,520 | $150,889 | 42 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $48,390 | $45,487 | 41 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $50,540 | $47,508 | 41 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,550 | $43,757 | 41 |
| Paramedics | allied | $47,160 | $44,330 | 41 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $49,990 | $46,991 | 41 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $260,020 | $244,419 | 41 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.