Income
What are the income trends in San Joaquin County?
$91,854
San Joaquin County’s median household income in 2024 was $91,854, compared with $100,130 in California and $81,604 nationally. Historical values in this chart are expressed in 2024 dollars using CPI-U.
22%
Growth in San Joaquin County’s per capita income from 2020 to 2024, rising from $51,630 to $63,017, though still remaining below the California state average.
52%
As of 2023, the largest gender wage gap in San Joaquin County is found in the Wholesale Trade industry, where, on average, women earn about 48% of what men earn.
Income
Median Household Income
Between 2010 and 2024, median household income in San Joaquin County has grown even after adjusting for inflation to 2024 dollars. Still, the data reveals that San Joaquin County consistently trails behind California in median household income. In 2024, the median household income in San Joaquin County was $91,854, compared to California’s $100,130.
$91,854
San Joaquin County’s median household income in 2024 was $91,854, compared to California’s $100,130.
Per Capita Income
Nominal per capita personal income in San Joaquin County has increased steadily over time, which reflects overall growth in earnings and economic activity. From approximately $51,630 in 2020 to $63,017 in 2024, nominal per capita income rose by over 22% between 2020 and 2024, indicating meaningful gains in income levels over a relatively short period. This trend aligns with broader economic recovery patterns following the COVID-19 pandemic, though increases in income do not necessarily reflect proportional gains in purchasing power due to inflation. Despite this upward trajectory, per capita income in San Joaquin County remains below statewide averages, which highlights ongoing disparities in individual income levels and economic opportunity. This indicator provides important insight into individual-level economic well-being and complements household-level measures in order to support a more comprehensive understanding of income dynamics across the county.
$11,387
is the increase in per capita personal income in San Joaquin County between 2020 and 2024, rising from $51,630 to $63,017.
Median Earnings by Industry
Median earnings in San Joaquin County vary significantly by industry and gender. In 2023, male workers earned a median of $52,199 across all industries, while female workers earned a median of $40,934- meaning, on average, women earn 78.4% of what men earn in San Joaquin County. The industries with the highest earnings for men are Public Administration ($90,006) and Information ($110,763), while the lowest are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($25,639). For women, the highest-paying sectors are also Public Administration ($62,312) and Information ($65,329), with the lowest also being Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($25,345). Gender wage gaps exist across all industries, though its magnitude varies substantially.
52%
As of 2023, the largest gender wage gap in San Joaquin County is found in the Wholesale Trade industry, where, on average, women earn about 48% of what men earn.
Compensation of Employees by Industry
Employee compensation in San Joaquin County varies widely across industries and has shown significant growth over time. From 2001 to 2024, total compensation increased in virtually all sectors, with particularly strong growth in Transportation and Warehousing, which grew by over 592% from $547 million in 2001 to $3.8 billion in 2024. Other industries showing substantial growth include Construction, Health Care and Social Assistance, and Manufacturing. This growth likely reflects both the expansion of these sectors and rising wages within them. Government and Government Enterprises remain the largest source of employee compensation, totaling nearly $5.4 billion in 2024, followed by Transportation and Warehousing and Health Care and Social Assistance.
592%
Transportation and Warehousing compensation grew by over 592% from 2001 to 2024, reflecting the county’s emergence as a major logistics hub for California and the United States.