Metro profile · CBSA 44700
Healthcare wages in Stockton-Lodi, CA
34 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
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- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
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COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
43
Across 34 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Stockton-Lodi
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
34 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $95,580 | $89,845 | 61 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $115,330 | $108,410 | 55 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $128,480 | $120,771 | 51 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $134,580 | $126,505 | 47 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $130,210 | $122,397 | 46 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $49,420 | $46,455 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $82,300 | $77,362 | 45 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $122,990 | $115,611 | 44 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $102,050 | $95,927 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $81,310 | $76,431 | 43 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $124,260 | $116,804 | 43 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $77,830 | $73,160 | 43 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $84,400 | $79,336 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $118,660 | $111,540 | 43 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $56,010 | $52,649 | 43 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $74,840 | $70,350 | 43 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $159,150 | $149,601 | 43 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $162,110 | $152,383 | 43 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $331,800 | $311,892 | 43 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $50,770 | $47,724 | 42 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $162,440 | $152,694 | 42 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $108,410 | $101,905 | 42 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $52,160 | $49,030 | 42 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $277,180 | $260,549 | 42 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,530 | $43,738 | 41 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $144,020 | $135,379 | 41 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $82,900 | $77,926 | 41 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $36,380 | $34,197 | 40 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $49,090 | $46,145 | 40 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $47,840 | $44,970 | 40 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Stockton-Lodi
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.