salary$47,840 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,150per year
Jobs in the area1,740people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Stockton?
Expensive. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 48.7% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $47,840 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $36,460 and $78,150.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 48.7% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area.