Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $97,040 +50% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,410
90th percentile $122,850
Employed locally 390
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,410
    25th
    $66,050
    50th (median)
    $97,040
    75th
    $114,920
    90th
    $122,850

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 122% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780
    Merced, CA $100,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,940

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Modesto, CA is 50% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $52,410 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,050.