Stockton, CA jobs, layoffs and employers
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- Dispatch & Logistics CoordinatorKnife River - Northern California Aggregate
- Trauma Sales Representative - Stockton/LodiStryker Sales
- Chief Nursing OfficerDuval Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
- Production Manager - UniFirstUnifirst
- Fleet Maintenance Manager - SYGMA - USSysco
- BU Finance ManagerRepublic Services
- Director Food Nutrition ServicesMemorial Hospital Logansport
- Hospital PresidentBarrow Neurological Foundation
- Director Home HealthBarrow Neurological Foundation
- Director Nursing Perioperative ServicesBarrow Neurological Foundation
Employers hiring most in Stockton
- Amazon6 open roles
- Barrow Neurological Foundation3 open roles
- DTE Energy3 open roles
- Generac3 open roles
- K2 Staffing3 open roles
- KeHE3 open roles
- AT&T2 open roles
- Brown & Brown2 open roles
- Cintas2 open roles
- Commonspirit Health2 open roles
Stockton layoffs
3
Layoff notices, last 12 months
175
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
2
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Steam StaffingTakes effect Nov 4, 2026 | San Joaquin County | 91 | Closure Permanent | State record | |
| Full Steam StaffingTakes effect Nov 4, 2026 | San Joaquin County | 19 | Closure Permanent | State record | |
| Stockton Truss LLCTakes effect Oct 18, 2026 | San Joaquin County | 65 | Layoff Permanent | State record |
Colleges in Stockton
| College | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific | Private non-profit 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| Teachers College of San Joaquin | Public 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Stockton
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Stockton. 1 with dates announced.
- Association of Pacific Ports Annual Conference
Oct 5 to Oct 8, 2027 · Stockton, CA
Paid ticket. Pricing not published.
Where Stockton ranks
Where Stockton placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #2Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast28% · of 53
- #2Best cities for junior jobs in California38% · of 54
- #4Best college towns for junior jobs in the West Coast39% · of 50
- #4Best cities for junior jobs in the West Coast38% · of 71
- #5Best cities for director and executive jobs in the West Coast26% · of 71
- #18Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the West Coast0.9% · of 66
San Joaquin County outlook: Building
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 2.1% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 5.5% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 6.2%, down 0.3 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+6,804 jobs), wholesale (+1,006 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: transportation & warehousing (−1,495 jobs), construction (−925 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Stockton. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Walmart Opens 5th ‘Next-Gen’ Fulfillment Center In CAtheshelbyreport · Oct 9, 2026
Learn and get funded in Stockton
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Stockton. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in California? How to file for unemployment in California (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
San Joaquin County Worknet
Stockton · Comprehensive · 209-468-3660
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
San Joaquin Delta College WorkNet Center
Stockton · Affiliate
Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, Wed. closes at 2:30 pm
San Joaquin County economy
6.2%
unemployment, Sep 2026
6.5% the month before
377,180
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
787,416
people in San Joaquin County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$88,531
median household income
Source: Census ACS
32%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
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