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Jobs in Modesto, CA
329 active postings tracked in Modesto, CA · collapsed to 262 roles.
Modesto, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.80/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
Modesto, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Modesto, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 329 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 44% of postings in Modesto, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 35 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1026+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (22 of 329).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.80/hr, with 73% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Tenet Healthcare, Costco, and Kaiser Permanente.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Modesto, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Modesto, CA.
- 329Active postings
- 35Posted this week
- 146Open 30+ days44% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 7%List salary22 of 329
- 73%Hourly16 of disclosed
- $98kMedian annual (max)
- $29.80/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 1026d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate31
- Store Supervisor / Manager25
- Crew / Cashier16
- Pharmacy10
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
- Restaurant Manager / GM9
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other14
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians10
- Registered Nurses9
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers8
- Nurse Practitioners7
Top sectors
- Retail154
- Healthcare120
- Food Service / Restaurants64
- Consumer Goods49
- Financial Services6
- Manufacturing3
Employment mix
- Unspecified260 · 79%
- Part-time35 · 11%
- Full-time20 · 6%
- Temporary7 · 2%
- Contract4 · 1%
- Intern3 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Store Manager (P1-1379971-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Modesto, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · MODESTO, California, United States · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Modesto, California, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360173-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Modesto, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360855-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Modesto, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350801-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Modesto, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351530-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Modesto, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · MODESTO, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 7 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1482914-3)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Modesto, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 8 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357487-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Modesto, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 8 months ago
- Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
Costco · MODESTO, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 8 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician-Certified
Costco · MODESTO, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pharmacy Service Clerk
Costco · MODESTO, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician Non-Certified
Costco · MODESTO, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pharmacist - Registered
Costco · MODESTO, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago