Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Stockton
441 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Stockton belongs to Home Health and Personal Care Aides, at $34,320 per year. The highest is $331,800.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 12,580 | |
| 2 | Gambling Dealers | $34,360 | 280 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $34,460 | 2,330 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,510 | 860 | |
| 5 | Bartenders | $34,770 | 740 | |
| 6 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $34,880 | — | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,070 | 480 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,160 | 480 | |
| 9 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,640 | 3,990 | |
| 10 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,680 | 180 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $331,800 | 130 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $277,180 | 270 |
| Chief Executives | $214,340 | 310 |
| Lawyers | $174,880 | 490 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $174,860 | 30 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,090 | 190 |
| Dentists, General | $168,150 | 200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,260 | 390 |
| Pharmacists | $162,440 | 530 |
| Physician Assistants | $162,110 | 150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $159,150 | 280 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $155,770 | 700 |
| Marketing Managers | $153,830 | 230 |
| Financial Managers | $152,090 | 790 |
| Veterinarians | $144,020 | 90 |
| Purchasing Managers | $142,100 | 80 |
| Environmental Engineers | $138,700 | 40 |
| Software Developers | $138,550 | 570 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $138,340 | 30 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $138,050 | 140 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $137,010 | 940 |
| Human Resources Managers | $136,410 | 260 |
| Managers, All Other | $135,710 | 600 |
| Registered Nurses | $134,580 | 5,460 |
| Database Architects | $132,810 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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