Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $35,890 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.26
10th percentile $33,800
90th percentile $60,050
Employed locally 370
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,800
    25th
    $35,200
    50th (median)
    $35,890
    75th
    $39,430
    90th
    $60,050

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary vs area income 45% Median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Nearby metros — Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Ithaca, NY $40,230
    Napa, CA $39,150
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,140

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $37,430
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,310
    Cooks, Fast Food $36,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,360
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,770
    Food Preparation Workers $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Modesto, CA is $17.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.70 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Modesto, CA is 4.1% above the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Modesto?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $33,800 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,200.