Median DOL Salary
$135,637
Total DOL Filings
964
Companies Hiring
272
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Stockton, CA$135,637
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Stockton, CA is 122.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Stockton
Highest-Paying Occupations in Stockton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $230,880 | +4.7% | 5 |
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | -12.6% | 21 |
| Sales Managers | $149,240 | +12.7% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,040 | +1.4% | 8 |
| Veterinarians | $100,000 | -37.1% | 15 |
| Physical Therapists | $86,736 | -29.7% | 11 |
| Occupational Therapists | $84,864 | -29% | 20 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,972 | -36.5% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $81,024 | -31.6% | 13 |
| Electrical Engineers | $80,954 | -42.3% | 5 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $80,000 | -38.1% | 5 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -41.8% | 7 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $72,800 | -37.2% | 13 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,741 | -42.5% | 7 |
| Recreational Therapists | $70,200 | -27.3% | 8 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $68,159 | -31% | 20 |
| Chemists | $67,254 | -30.7% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,146 | -48.5% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $63,800 | -33.8% | 14 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $46,800 | -56.6% | 17 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - California
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for California.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,600 | 36,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $211,340 | 100,020 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $204,100 | 14,120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,810 | 30,690 |
| Physicians, All Other | $201,510 | 20,750 |
| Lawyers | $197,790 | 92,580 |
| Nurse Midwives | $196,700 | 880 |
| Podiatrists | $193,510 | 930 |
| Physicists | $180,900 | 6,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $179,880 | 24,200 |
Salary Trend in Stockton, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Stockton, CA has a cost of living index of 138.5, which is 38.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $72,202 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $230,880 | $166,700 |
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | $112,635 |
| Sales Managers | $149,240 | $107,755 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,040 | $91,726 |
| Veterinarians | $100,000 | $72,202 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Stockton, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Stockton, CA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.