DOL Median (Oakland, CA)
$65,510
vs National
+9.2%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,300
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,510
+9.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Oakland, CA earns $65,510 in nominal terms, which is 9.2% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,300 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oakland, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WOOD TECH, INC. | $88,982 | 2 |
| M. ARTHUR GENSLER JR. AND ASSOCIATES | $78,874 | 35 |
| International Parking Design, Inc. | $78,000 | 3 |
| SHAH KAWASAKI ARCHITECTS | $73,500 | 2 |
| SQUARE PEG DESIGN LLC | $72,738 | 1 |
| KOMOROUS-TOWEY ARCHITECTS | $71,760 | 1 |
| STUDIO BONDY ARCHITECTURE | $70,387 | 1 |
| SVA Architects, Inc. | $65,000 | 6 |
| SAIKLEY ARCHITECTS | $64,418 | 1 |
| STV Incorporated | $63,901 | 29 |
| Studio TSQ | $61,000 | 3 |
| JRDV ARCHITECTS, INC. | $59,500 | 15 |
| Perkins Eastman Architects DPC | $55,120 | 123 |
| Studio T-SQ Inc. | $55,120 | 24 |
| Hibser Yamauchi Architects | N/A | 1 |
| B & C TRANSIT INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Lowney Architects, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Pyatok Architects Inc | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Architects, Except Landscape and Naval make in Oakland, CA?
The median Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in Oakland, CA is $65,510 based on 36 DOL filings.
Is Oakland, CA a good place to work as a Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?
A Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Oakland, CA earns 9.2% more than the national median of $60,000, or $47,300 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.