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Modesto, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% 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 333 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

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.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate34—$29.75/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager26——
Crew / Cashier16——
Pharmacy15——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist11——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time38—$29.85/hr n=11
Full-time14$123k n=3—
Temporary7——
Contract3——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail156—$29.85/hr n=13
Healthcare119——
Food Service / Restaurants64——
Consumer Goods50—$29.85/hr n=12
Financial Services8——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate34
  • Store Supervisor / Manager26
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Pharmacy15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
  • Restaurant Manager / GM9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other13
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians9
  • Registered Nurses9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail156
  • Healthcare119
  • Food Service / Restaurants64
  • Consumer Goods50
  • Financial Services8
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified269 · 81%
  • Part-time38 · 11%
  • Full-time14 · 4%
  • Temporary7 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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