Engineers, All Other Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $108,230 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $52.04
10th percentile $61,160
90th percentile $158,130
Employed locally 70
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,160
    25th
    $74,620
    50th (median)
    $108,230
    75th
    $128,870
    90th
    $158,130

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 136% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $142,400
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,840
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $130,550
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,480

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$103,040
    Industrial Engineers$104,170
    Mechanical Engineers$99,090
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,410
    Electrical Engineers$112,320
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Modesto, CA is $52.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.30 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Modesto, CA is 8.1% below the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Modesto?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $61,160 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,620.