salary$46,530 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,380per year
Jobs in the area2,560people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Stockton?
Expensive. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 50.1% of the median nursing 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 nursing assistant make in Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $46,530 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $39,250 and $56,380.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 50.1% of the median nursing 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.