May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Stockton
Stockton-Lodi, CA
441 occupations
Across 441 occupations with published wages in Stockton, psychiatrists record the highest median at $331,800 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Stockton
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychiatrists | $331,800 | 130 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $277,180 | 270 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $214,340 | 310 | |
| 4 | Lawyers | $174,880 | 490 | |
| 5 | Natural Sciences Managers | $174,860 | 30 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,090 | 190 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $168,150 | 200 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,260 | 390 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $162,440 | 530 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $162,110 | 150 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $159,150 | 280 | |
| 12 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $155,770 | 700 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $153,830 | 230 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $152,090 | 790 | |
| 15 | Veterinarians | $144,020 | 90 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $142,100 | 80 | |
| 17 | Environmental Engineers | $138,700 | 40 | |
| 18 | Software Developers | $138,550 | 570 | |
| 19 | Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $138,340 | 30 | |
| 20 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $138,050 | 140 | |
| 21 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $137,010 | 940 | |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | $136,410 | 260 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $135,710 | 600 | |
| 24 | Registered Nurses | $134,580 | 5,460 | |
| 25 | Database Architects | $132,810 | 30 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 15,030 | $47,330 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 12,580 | $34,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 10,110 | $60,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,560 | $41,740 |
| Cashiers | 5,900 | $36,340 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 5,810 | $48,290 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,680 | $37,660 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,460 | $134,580 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,900 | $48,500 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 3,990 | $35,640 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 12,580 |
| Gambling Dealers | $34,360 | 280 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,460 | 2,330 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,510 | 860 |
| Bartenders | $34,770 | 740 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $34,880 | — |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,070 | 480 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,160 | 480 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,640 | 3,990 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,680 | 180 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.