High-paying nursing jobs in Modesto

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 167 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $47,694 and $204,216 per year. Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Vocational Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Modesto, CA.

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Updated Oct 22, 2026
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Modesto, CA
California
Job openings (Modesto)

Nurse Manager

Modesto

$204,216 per year

California

$144,846 per year

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Modesto

$2,905 per week

California

$2,784 per week

Nurse Practitioner

Modesto

$150,337 per year

California

$144,355 per year

Registered Nurse - Nicu

Modesto

$2,646 per week

California

$2,452 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Modesto

$2,430 per week

California

$2,408 per week

Registered Nurse II

Modesto

$60.67 per hour

California

$72.62 per hour

Registered Nurse

Modesto

$58.59 per hour

California

$55.84 per hour

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Modesto

$54.90 per hour

California

$74.90 per hour

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Modesto

$33.27 per hour

California

$36.31 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Modesto

$21.11 per hour

California

$23.79 per hour

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