Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $101,830 +29.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,520
90th percentile $171,520
Employed locally 190
National median $78,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,520
    25th
    $77,430
    50th (median)
    $101,830
    75th
    $132,490
    90th
    $171,520

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 128% Median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary is 28% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $176,930
    Omaha, NE-IA $174,830
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $167,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880

    Nearby metros — Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $167,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $142,570
    Salinas, CA $136,320

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Modesto, CA is 29.7% above the national median of $78,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $49,520 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,430.