Sales Managers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $95,210 -31% vs national
Median hourly $45.78
10th percentile $55,500
90th percentile $211,570
Employed locally 830
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,500
    25th
    $67,780
    50th (median)
    $95,210
    75th
    $154,940
    90th
    $211,570

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 120% Median Sales Managers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $175,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,610
    Utica-Rome, NY $150,950
    Ithaca, NY $150,390
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $147,940

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$104,540
    Medical and Health Services Managers$140,020
    Financial Managers$156,720
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$155,390
    Managers, All Other$156,000
    Construction Managers$121,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Modesto, CA is $45.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.84 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Modesto, CA is 31% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Modesto?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $55,500 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,780.