CA · Lodi · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Lodi, CA

Nurse Practitioners in the Lodi area earn a median of $77.41 per hour, about $161,010 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $65.78 and $81.87. That ranks 16th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 18th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lodi. The free report below lists employers near Lodi and what they pay.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Lodi, CA

The metro median is 3% below the California statewide median of $80.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 230 nurse practitioners employed in the Stockton-Lodi metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.41).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$59.83$124,4504% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$65.78$136,8206% above U.S. median
Median$77.41$161,01025% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$81.87$170,29032% above U.S. median
Top 10%$102.82$213,87066% above U.S. median

How Lodi ranks

  • 16th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 18th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 15th of 24 California metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Lodi

  • Overall prices in Stockton-Lodi run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $77.41 median hour buys what $73.66 buys at the national price level, 19% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,787
  • Per year: $139,338
  • Per month: $11,612

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Stockton-Lodi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Lodi

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$132
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,442
13-week assignment$18,746

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Lodi as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Advanced Practice Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Monterey, CA

$154k–$225k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888969700
New this week
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Hospitals in Lodi

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lodi, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Lodi, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in San Joaquin County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include San Joaquin County (2 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Stockton, CA10 mi$77.41/hr324,975
Elk Grove, CA21 mi$79.10/hr182,797
Manteca, CA23 mi$77.41/hr94,292
Brentwood, CA27 mi$105.93/hr66,286
Antioch, CA29 mi$105.93/hr118,453
Rancho Cordova, CA32 mi$79.10/hr84,113

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License and tax basics in California

California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here.

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Lodi

Lodi city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Lodi, CA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Stockton-Lodi metro area have a median pay of $77.41 per hour, about $161,010 a year. The middle half earn between $65.78 and $81.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lodi a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Stockton-Lodi ranks 18th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 16th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Lodi?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lodi, led by Adventist Health Lodi Memorial. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Lodi as a nurse practitioner?

California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Lodi in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include San Joaquin County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Lodi?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lodi is $132 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your NP pay reportLodi, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 2 postings$117.72/ hr$101–$135
  • Valley Children's HealthcareFresno, CA · 2 postings$103.69/ hr$85–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$69Median$91.13High$109

45 NP postings with published pay in California, 41 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 45 NP roles

  1. Advanced Practice NursePermanent
    $154k–$225k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Monterey, CA · posted today
  2. Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)Permanent
    $122k–$158k/ year
    U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command · San Diego, CA · posted today

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