salary$79,540 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$131,710per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Stockton?
OK. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 29.3% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $79,540 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $65,110 and $131,710.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 29.3% of the median firefighter 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.