salary$134,580 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$101,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$212,700per year
Jobs in the area5,460people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Stockton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 17.3% of the median registered 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 registered nurse make in Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $134,580 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $101,390 and $212,700.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 17.3% of the median registered nurse 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.