Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Stockton-Lodi is 260.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Stockton-Lodi earn an average of $135,940 per year or $65.35 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Nurse Practitioners who work in Stockton-Lodi is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Stockton-Lodi is less than 1%.

Rankings for Stockton-Lodi

  • Ranks #23 in California for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in California for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #30 in the nation for salary and #41 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #179 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to California

Stockton-Lodi Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $135,940 or $65.35 per hour which is 10% less than the California average salary of $151,830.

AverageStockton-LodiCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$65.35$72.99-10.47%
Annual Salary$135,940$151,830-10.47%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Stockton-Lodi Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $135,940 or $65.35 per hour which is 15% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageStockton-LodiU.S.%
Hourly Wage$65.35$56.7515.15%
Annual Salary$135,940$118,04015.16%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Stockton-Lodi earns an average annual salary of $130,963 which compares to the California average annual salary of $151,830. per year.

Cost-of-living in Stockton-Lodi is 4% higher than the California average, which means Stockton-Lodi residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $151,830.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $137,552.
  • Stockton-Lodi average salary is $135,940.
  • Stockton-Lodi cost-of-living adjusted salary is $130,963.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Stockton-Lodi$135,940103.80%$130,963
California$151,830110.38%$137,552
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Stockton-Lodi, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $108,080 and $160,370 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $169,910, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $95,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year26Under $95,820
15%2 – 4 years39$95,820 – $108,080
25%5 – 9 years65$108,080 – $127,240
25%10 – 14 years65$127,240 – $160,370
15%15 – 20 years39$127,240 – $169,910
10%20+ years26Above $169,910
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($37,660), LPNs ($63,660), and Registered Nurses ($119,600).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$135,940
Registered Nurses$119,600
LPNs$63,660
Nursing Assistants$37,660
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Stockton-Lodi Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Stockton-Lodi is 260.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $135,940 per year or $65.35 per hour in Stockton-Lodi.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Stockton-Lodi Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $130,963 per year or $63 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Stockton-Lodi are Nurse Practitioners($135,940), Registered Nurses($119,600), LPNs($63,660).


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