Jobs Hiring in Lodi, CA: Best Employers & Where to Apply (2025)

Lodi isn't just wine country — it's a growing job market with opportunities across healthcare, retail, agriculture, and more. Whether you're a long-time resident or just moved to the area, here's your complete guide to finding work in Lodi.

Why Lodi's Job Market Is Different

Lodi sits in a sweet spot. It's close enough to Stockton and Sacramento for commuting, but has its own thriving local economy. The city has:

• Lower cost of living than Sacramento or the Bay Area
• Strong local businesses — downtown Lodi is actually thriving
• World-class wine industry — 85+ wineries within 10 miles
• Major healthcare employers — Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
• Agriculture hub — cherries, grapes, almonds, walnuts

Top Employers in Lodi (Actually Hiring)

Healthcare

Other healthcare employers: Kaiser (nearby in Stockton), various dental offices, urgent care clinics, and home health agencies.

Wine Industry

Lodi is one of California's largest wine regions. The industry employs thousands in:

• Tasting room staff — Customer service, wine knowledge, tips on top of hourly pay
• Cellar workers — Physical work, seasonal peaks during harvest
• Vineyard labor — Pruning, harvesting, year-round maintenance
• Hospitality — Event coordination, weddings, tours
• Administrative — Marketing, sales, accounting at larger wineries

Retail & Restaurants

Downtown Lodi has experienced a renaissance. Local shops, restaurants, and cafes are often hiring:

• Downtown Lodi shops — Boutiques, antique stores, specialty shops
• Restaurants — Servers, cooks, hosts (Lodi has great local restaurants)
• Target, Walmart, Safeway — Major retailers always have openings
• Lodi Outlets — Seasonal and permanent retail positions

Agriculture

Agriculture remains huge in Lodi. Beyond grapes, the area produces cherries, almonds, walnuts, and more:

• Packing houses — Sorting, packing fruit (seasonal but good pay)
• Equipment operators — Tractors, harvesters (CDL often helpful)
• Irrigation technicians — Year-round, technical skills pay more
• Farm labor — Seasonal work, early mornings

Schools & Government

City of Lodi also hires for parks, utilities, police/fire, and administrative roles. Check lodi.gov for current openings.

What Jobs Pay in Lodi

Here's what you can realistically expect to earn in Lodi (as of late 2024):

Where to Find Lodi Jobs

1. 209.works (You're Here)

We focus specifically on the 209 area code — including Lodi. Our job listings are from local employers who actually want to hire locally.

2. Walk-In Applications

Especially for retail and restaurants in downtown Lodi, walking in with a resume works. Thursday and Friday afternoons (after the lunch rush, before dinner rush) are the best times.

3. Company Websites

• Adventist Health Careers
• Lodi Unified School District
• City of Lodi

4. San Joaquin County Employment Office

Free job search assistance, resume help, and job fairs. Located in Stockton but serves all of San Joaquin County including Lodi.

Commuting from Lodi

If you can't find exactly what you want in Lodi, consider commuting:

• Stockton — 15-20 minutes south, many more job options
• Sacramento — 35-45 minutes north, state jobs, tech, healthcare
• Elk Grove — 25-30 minutes, retail, logistics, Apple facility
• Galt — 15 minutes north, smaller but growing (see Galt jobs)

ACE Train and Amtrak connect Lodi to the Bay Area if you're willing to do a longer commute for higher Bay Area wages.

Free Tools to Help Your Search

Before you start applying, use these free tools:

• AI Resume Review — Get instant feedback on your resume before applying
• Job Fit Analyzer — Paste any job posting and your resume to see if you're a good match
• Talent Pool — Let local employers find you instead of applying everywhere

Tips for Getting Hired in Lodi

Get Started

Ready to find a job in Lodi? Here's what to do next:

Know of a Lodi employer we should reach out to? Email us: hello@209.works