SOC 53-7065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stockers and Order Fillers — Stockton
Stockton-Lodi, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Stockton, CA is $44,220 per year, 18.5% above the national median of $37,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Stockton, CA is $44,220 per year, 18.5% above the national median of $37,330. Pay ranges from under $37,610 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,850 to $44,220.
San Francisco leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $45,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 364th of 441 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,610 | +0.8% |
| 25th | $43,850 | +17.5% |
| Median (50th) | $44,220 | +18.5% |
| 75th | $44,220 | +18.5% |
| 90th | $50,040 | +34.0% |
| Mean | $44,530 | +19.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $45,130 | 26,610 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $44,970 | 10,610 | |
| 3 | Vallejo | $44,300 | 2,860 | |
| 4 | Riverside | $43,200 | 77,160 | |
| 5 | Sacramento | $43,200 | 17,870 | |
| 6 | Visalia | $42,080 | 3,780 | |
| 7 | Modesto | $41,320 | 4,080 | |
| 8 | Napa | $41,200 | 1,050 | |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $40,650 | 2,580 | |
| 10 | Hanford | $39,460 | 720 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Stockton run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $44,220 buys what $39,946 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,946US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,220 a year, 18.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,610 to $50,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $45,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Stockton, CA?
The median annual wage is $44,220, or $21.26 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,330, so pay in Stockton, CA is 18.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Stockton, CA earns more than $50,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $45,130 per year.
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.
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