salary$174,880 a year$84 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$94,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$239,200per year
Jobs in the area490people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Stockton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 13.3% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $174,880 a year ($84 an hour). Most earn between $94,110 and $239,200.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 13.3% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area.