salary$132,590 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Modesto, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$197,800per year
Jobs in the area4,850people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Modesto?
Cheap. Rent of $1,988 a month takes 18.0% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Modesto, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Modesto, CA area is $132,590 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $102,770 and $197,800.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Modesto?
Typical rent of $1,988 a month takes 18.0% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Modesto, CA metro area.