salary$162,110 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$121,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$204,470per year
Jobs in the area150people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Stockton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 14.4% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $162,110 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $121,650 and $204,470.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 14.4% of the median physician assistant 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.