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Average salary by job family in Stockton
| Legal | $137,940 |
|---|---|
| Management | $131,950 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $127,380 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $108,980 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $108,140 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $97,490 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,260 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $75,140 |
| Community and Social Service | $72,870 |
| Construction and Extraction | $72,110 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $68,810 |
| Protective Service | $67,410 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $65,500 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $56,170 |
| Production | $52,170 |
| Sales and Related | $51,900 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $50,340 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $45,390 |
| Personal Care and Service | $42,800 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $42,040 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,460 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,280 |
Highest-paying jobs in Stockton
- Family Medicine Physicians$289,370
- Psychiatrists$281,270
- Chief Executives$243,950
- Dentists, General$183,520
- Natural Sciences Managers$182,240
- Lawyers$181,830
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$176,990
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$175,070
- Physician Assistants$166,570
- Physicians, All Other$166,080
Most common jobs in Stockton and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 15,030 | $47,860 | $47,330 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 12,580 | $35,710 | $34,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 10,110 | $61,820 | $60,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,560 | $40,770 | $41,740 |
| Cashiers | 5,900 | $38,910 | $36,340 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 5,810 | $50,480 | $48,290 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,680 | $41,530 | $37,660 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,460 | $145,400 | $134,580 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,900 | $49,870 | $48,500 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 3,990 | $37,060 | $35,640 |
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Cost of living in Stockton
Prices in the Stockton area are 5% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 105.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,950 therefore buys what $61,805 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $531,785, 6.0 times the median household income of $88,531.
$531,785typical home value
$88,531median household income
105.1BEA price parity
787,416metro population
Take-home pay in Stockton
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,510 | $33,210 | $2,768 |
| Median wage | $48,990 | $40,411 | $3,368 |
| Average wage | $64,950 | $52,213 | $4,351 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,070 | $58,708 | $4,892 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Salaries for every job in Stockton
Legal3 jobs
Management30 jobs
- Chief Executives$244K
- Natural Sciences Managers$182K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$177K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$175K
- Financial Managers$164K
- Marketing Managers$161K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$152K
- Human Resources Managers$149K
- Purchasing Managers$148K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Fundraising Managers$146K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$142K
- Public Relations Managers$138K
- Industrial Production Managers$131K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$129K
- General and Operations Managers$128K
- Facilities Managers$126K
- Sales Managers$126K
- Construction Managers$124K
- Training and Development Managers$124K
- Education Administrators, All Other$120K
- Administrative Services Managers$118K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$117K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$117K
- Social and Community Service Managers$87K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$86K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$80K
- Lodging Managers$79K
- Food Service Managers$75K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$71K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical34 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$289K
- Psychiatrists$281K
- Dentists, General$184K
- Physician Assistants$167K
- Physicians, All Other$166K
- Nurse Practitioners$163K
- Pharmacists$160K
- Veterinarians$156K
- Registered Nurses$145K
- Optometrists$144K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$131K
- Occupational Therapists$122K
- Physical Therapists$122K
- Dental Hygienists$122K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$121K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$118K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$112K
- Respiratory Therapists$109K
- Recreational Therapists$108K
- Chiropractors$100K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$94K
- Psychiatric Technicians$91K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Surgical Technologists$84K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$79K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Medical Records Specialists$68K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$62K
- Opticians, Dispensing$62K
- Pharmacy Technicians$56K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Dietetic Technicians$49K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$48K
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Software Developers$148K
- Database Architects$140K
- Computer Network Architects$128K
- Computer Systems Analysts$118K
- Information Security Analysts$115K
- Data Scientists$112K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$110K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$105K
- Database Administrators$105K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102K
- Operations Research Analysts$90K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$73K
- Computer User Support Specialists$72K
- Web Developers$71K
Architecture and Engineering17 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$131K
- Environmental Engineers$125K
- Engineers, All Other$123K
- Surveyors$119K
- Civil Engineers$118K
- Mechanical Engineers$115K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$114K
- Industrial Engineers$107K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$107K
- Mechanical Drafters$80K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$77K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$75K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$74K
- Drafters, All Other$70K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
Life, Physical, and Social Science18 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$144K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$137K
- Sociologists$121K
- School Psychologists$119K
- Urban and Regional Planners$112K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$106K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$101K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$93K
- Chemists$91K
- Forensic Science Technicians$81K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$70K
- Biological Technicians$59K
- Food Science Technicians$56K
- Chemical Technicians$55K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$54K
- Agricultural Technicians$53K
Business and Financial Operations24 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$122K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$111K
- Project Management Specialists$111K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$104K
- Loan Officers$103K
- Management Analysts$103K
- Budget Analysts$99K
- Labor Relations Specialists$95K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$94K
- Accountants and Auditors$94K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$93K
- Compliance Officers$92K
- Cost Estimators$91K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$86K
- Human Resources Specialists$83K
- Logisticians$82K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$82K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$80K
- Fundraisers$76K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Tax Preparers$67K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58K
Educational Instruction and Library20 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$93K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$91K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$90K
- Instructional Coordinators$89K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$89K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$87K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$85K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$82K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$80K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$75K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$71K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$66K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$57K
- Library Technicians$50K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
- Tutors$47K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$105K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$95K
- Healthcare Social Workers$91K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$89K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$88K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$84K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$78K
- Clergy$74K
- Health Education Specialists$74K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$60K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$54K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
Construction and Extraction32 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$88K
- Electricians$83K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$80K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$79K
- Sheet Metal Workers$79K
- Tapers$76K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$75K
- Carpenters$73K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$72K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$72K
- Glaziers$68K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$68K
- Roofers$64K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$62K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$62K
- Fence Erectors$62K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$62K
- Construction Laborers$62K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$60K
- Tile and Stone Setters$60K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$58K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$56K
- Helpers--Electricians$53K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$51K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$50K
- Helpers--Carpenters$48K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair25 jobs
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$104K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$96K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$93K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$83K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$78K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$77K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$77K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$69K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$69K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$67K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$66K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$66K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$63K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$56K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$136K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$126K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$117K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$103K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$95K
- Firefighters$90K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$59K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$50K
- Security Guards$42K
- School Bus Monitors$42K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$38K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media13 jobs
- Art Directors$148K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$124K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$92K
- Public Relations Specialists$85K
- Interior Designers$70K
- Graphic Designers$68K
- Audio and Video Technicians$63K
- Interpreters and Translators$62K
- Photographers$52K
- Coaches and Scouts$49K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48K
- Floral Designers$44K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$39K
Office and Administrative Support39 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$82K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$69K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$64K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$60K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$59K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$59K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$58K
- Procurement Clerks$58K
- Customer Service Representatives$58K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$58K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$54K
- File Clerks$54K
- Bill and Account Collectors$53K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Word Processors and Typists$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Office Clerks, General$50K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$46K
- Tellers$46K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Couriers and Messengers$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$42K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39K
Production50 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$113K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$101K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80K
- Tool and Die Makers$77K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$58K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Machinists$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$53K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Furniture Finishers$52K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$51K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$51K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Food Batchmakers$47K
- Helpers--Production Workers$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Bakers$44K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$44K
- Sewing Machine Operators$44K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$41K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$98K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$81K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$68K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$63K
- Advertising Sales Agents$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Parts Salespersons$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Cashiers$39K
Transportation and Material Moving19 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$126K
- Crane and Tower Operators$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$71K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$60K
- Bus Drivers, School$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Driver/Sales Workers$50K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$49K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$48K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$45K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$45K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$41K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$61K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$53K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$52K
- Pest Control Workers$50K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$55K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54K
- Residential Advisors$54K
- Skincare Specialists$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Childcare Workers$42K
- Concierges$41K
- Recreation Workers$41K
- Animal Caretakers$41K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Gambling Dealers$37K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45K
- Bartenders$44K
- Cooks, Restaurant$42K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$41K
- Cooks, Fast Food$41K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Cooks, Short Order$39K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Dishwashers$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$88K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$81K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$66K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$58K
- Phlebotomists$56K
- Medical Assistants$55K
- Dental Assistants$54K
- Massage Therapists$53K
- Nursing Assistants$48K
- Medical Transcriptionists$48K
- Pharmacy Aides$47K
- Physical Therapist Aides$41K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry7 jobs
- Agricultural Inspectors$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$61K
- Agricultural Workers, All Other$58K
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$40K
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$37K
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37K
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$37K
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Salary in Stockton: questions
What is a good salary in Stockton?
Half of all workers in the Stockton metro earn less than $48,990 and the average is $64,950. Earning more than $75,070 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Stockton to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $73,321, because prices here are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Stockton?
Family Medicine Physicians ($289,370), Psychiatrists ($281,270), Chief Executives ($243,950).
What is the average salary in Lodi?
Lodi is part of the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area, where the average salary is $64,950 a year and the median $48,990. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Lodi, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Stockton-Lodi, CA (44700), all occupations and 441 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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