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 155 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $47,519 and $199,937 per year. Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Modesto, CA.

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Updated Sep 05, 2026
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Modesto, CA
California
Job openings (Modesto)

Nurse Manager

Modesto

$199,937 per year

California

$146,199 per year

Nurse Practitioner

Modesto

$83.61 per hour

California

$107 per hour

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Modesto

$2,884 per week

California

$2,776 per week

Registered Nurse - Catheterization Lab

Modesto

$2,881 per week

California

$2,822 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Modesto

$2,551 per week

California

$2,276 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Modesto

$2,434 per week

California

$2,418 per week

Registered Nurse

Modesto

$56.97 per hour

California

$55.43 per hour

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Modesto

$2,109 per week

California

$2,292 per week

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Modesto

$33.36 per hour

California

$36.43 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Modesto

$21.04 per hour

California

$23.80 per hour

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