Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Modesto, CA
The median biological scientists, all other in Modesto, CA earns $97,120 a year, 2% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,863 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $60,430
- 25th percentile
- $71,730
- Median percentile
- $97,120
- 75th percentile
- $113,850
- 90th percentile
- $162,760
Based on 60 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$70,356 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $97,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,536 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,430 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$6,798 |
| Monthly take-home | $5,863 |
| Every two weeks | $2,706 |
Does it go far here?
$93,288Median pay in Modesto, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 104.1 vs 100).
28%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,623 a month, Census ACS).
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