Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Modesto, CA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$78.14/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Modesto, CA is $78.14 per hour. This is 8% higher than the California average of $72.03.
Last updated on January 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Modesto, CA compared to State and National Averages
$78.14/hour
Modesto, CA
49% higher than the US average.
$72.03/hour
California
44% higher than the US average.
$40.00/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Modesto Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Modesto Compare to Other Cities
San Jose, California
$68/hour
This is 15% lower than the Modesto average of $78.14.
Santa Clara, California
$68/hour
This is 15% lower than the Modesto average of $78.14.
San Francisco, California
$66/hour
This is 18% lower than the Modesto average of $78.14.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Modesto?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $71 | $98 |
Last updated on January 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ED - Emergency Department
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$76-121/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$69-110/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$65-105/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$65-96/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$59-87/hour
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