salary$77,830 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,150per year
Jobs in the area1,430people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Stockton?
OK. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 29.9% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $77,830 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $63,390 and $96,150.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 29.9% of the median licensed practical nurse 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.