salary$83,570 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$137,590per year
Jobs in the area1,420people work this job
Can a accountant afford Stockton?
OK. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 27.9% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $83,570 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $59,080 and $137,590.
Can a accountant afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 27.9% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area.