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 145 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $20.93 and $154 per hour. Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Registered Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Modesto, CA.

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Updated Jul 15, 2026
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Modesto, CA
California
Job openings (Modesto)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Modesto

$154 per hour

California

$167 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Modesto

$82.36 per hour

California

$107 per hour

Registered Nurse - Catheterization Lab

Modesto

$2,942 per week

California

$2,840 per week

Registered Nurse

Modesto

$2,648 per week

California

$2,153 per week

Registered Nurse II

Modesto

$60.67 per hour

California

$72.18 per hour

Registered Nurse - Icu

Modesto

$2,425 per week

California

$2,395 per week

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Modesto

$54.50 per hour

California

$74.63 per hour

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Modesto

$33.79 per hour

California

$36.50 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Modesto

$20.93 per hour

California

$23.68 per hour

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