Teacher / Instructor salary in Modesto, CA
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Modesto, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Turlock.
Median salary$89,682
Middle 50%$89k–$92.7k
vs. national median+60%comparison median $56,125
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k$175k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $88,142 |
| 25th | $88,998 |
| 50th (median) | $89,682 |
| 75th | $92,724 |
| 90th | $128,012 |
Cost of living
Modesto's median Teacher / Instructor salary of $89,682 is worth about $86,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Modesto = 104.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Teachers and Instructors, All Other in the Modesto, CA area earned a median of $103,910 in May 2025 (290 employed). The H-1B median here is $89,682, 14% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Stanislaus | $89,682 | 10 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.