salary$97,400 a yearmedian pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$119,060per year
Jobs in the area3,380people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Stockton?
OK. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 23.9% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $97,400 a year. Most earn between $62,550 and $119,060.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 23.9% of the median elementary school teacher 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.