CA · Modesto · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Modesto, CA

Pay for nurse informaticists in the Modesto area centers on $81.47 per hour, or about $169,460 a year. The lower quarter earns under $61.91 and the upper quarter over $82.17. That ranks 6th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 4th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Modesto. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Modesto.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Modesto, CA

The metro median is 21% above the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,260 registered nurses employed in the Modesto metro area, 27.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$50.10$104,21011% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.91$128,77038% above U.S. median
Median$81.47$169,46081% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$82.17$170,91083% above U.S. median
Top 10%$97.46$202,720117% above U.S. median

How Modesto ranks

  • 6th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 4th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 23 California metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Modesto

  • Overall prices in Modesto run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $81.47 median hour buys what $78.26 buys at the national price level, 74% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,933
  • Per year: $146,646
  • Per month: $12,220

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Modesto metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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PermanentPosted today

Clinical Informaticist

CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA

$54.52–$81.10/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 102035881680
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Hospitals in Modesto

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Modesto.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Medical Center
Modesto, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
Modesto, CA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Turlock, CA12 mi$81.47/hr72,888
Manteca, CA16 mi$63.39/hr94,292
Tracy, CA25 mi$63.39/hr100,136
Stockton, CA29 mi$63.39/hr324,975
Merced, CA37 mi$61.00/hr96,073
Lodi, CA37 mi$63.39/hr68,642

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Modesto, CA?

Nurse Informaticists in the Modesto metro area have a median pay of $81.47 per hour, about $169,460 a year. The middle half earn between $61.91 and $82.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Modesto a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Modesto ranks 4th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 6th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Modesto?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Modesto, led by Memorial Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Modesto as a nurse informaticist?

California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78
  • CommonSpirit HealthPHOENIX, AZ · 1 posting$53.61/ hr$43–$64
  • LifePoint HealthKennewick, WA · 1 posting$53.34/ hr$42–$65

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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$53.34High$80

11 Informaticist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Informaticist roles

  1. Clinical InformaticistPermanent
    $54.52–$81.10/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA · posted today
  2. Clinical Nurse Specialist, CPEI Nursing InformaticsPermanent
    $90.19–$112.73/ hour
    Stanford Children's Health · Menlo Park, CA · posted 24 days ago

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