Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Modesto, CA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$91.15/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Modesto, CA is $91.15 per hour. This is 15% higher than the California average of $77.74.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Modesto, CA compared to State and National Averages
$91.15/hour
Modesto, CA
44% higher than the US average.
$77.74/hour
California
35% higher than the US average.
$50.78/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Modesto Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Modesto Compare to Other Cities
Fresno, California
$66/hour
This is 37% lower than the Modesto average of $91.15.
Las Vegas, Nevada
$69/hour
This is 32% lower than the Modesto average of $91.15.
Salt Lake City, Utah
$46/hour
This is 97% lower than the Modesto average of $91.15.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Modesto?
Only Tenet North Cal reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $76 per hour. Tenet North Cal also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $98. For comparison, the Modesto, CA average for Registered Nurses is $91 per hour — Tenet North Cal pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $76 | $98 |
Last updated on October 9, 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 Behavioral Health
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
$76-121/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Director Behavioral Health
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
$69-110/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Cardiology
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
$62-100/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
$59-88/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$59-88/hour
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