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Modesto, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($50/hr vs $26/hr national)

Modesto, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Modesto, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 406 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Modesto, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Modesto, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager34——
Retail Associate33—$29.75/hr n=4
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)20—$64/hr n=10
Registered Nurse20—$61/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier18——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time59—$39.98/hr n=26
Full-time15$123k n=6—
Contract10——
Intern3——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail161—$29.85/hr n=13
Healthcare139$180k n=5$64/hr n=19
Food Service / Restaurants89——
Consumer Goods49$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=12
Professional Services38—$65/hr n=16

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager34
  • Retail Associate33
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)20
  • Registered Nurse20
  • Crew / Cashier18
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist17

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Registered Nurses6
  • Nurse Practitioners6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail161
  • Healthcare139
  • Food Service / Restaurants89
  • Consumer Goods49
  • Professional Services38
  • Financial Services8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified316 · 78%
  • Part-time59 · 15%
  • Full-time15 · 4%
  • Contract10 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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