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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Modesto, CA

The median medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Modesto, CA earns $143,760 a year, 39% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $8,289 a month.

10th percentile
$120,240
25th percentile
$130,840
Median percentile
$143,760
75th percentile
$157,100
90th percentile
$166,260

Based on 160 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

$99,463 take-home a year
Gross pay$143,760
Federal income tax−$23,236
Social Security + Medicare−$10,998
California income tax (approx.)−$10,063
Monthly take-home$8,289
Every two weeks$3,825

Does it go far here?

$138,087Median pay in Modesto, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 104.1 vs 100).
20%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,623 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Modesto, CA

JobMedian pay
Financial Managers$160,180
Medical and Health Services Managers$138,950
Registered Nurses$132,590
General and Operations Managers$104,330
Project Management Specialists$102,490
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,890
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,640
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,250

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