DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$58,240
vs National
+17.7%
National: $49,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,051
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,240
+17.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in BERKELEY, CA earns $58,240 in nominal terms, which is 17.7% above the national average of $49,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,051 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in BERKELEY, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ENVELOPE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, INC. | $71,000 | 1 |
| John Northmore Roberts and Associates | $70,470 | 1 |
| MARCY WONG & DONN LOGAN ARCHITECTS | $65,000 | 1 |
| MARCY WONG DONN LOGAN ARCHITECTS | $60,500 | 1 |
| ELS ARCHITECTURE & URBAN DESIGN | $60,000 | 1 |
| GORING AND STRAJA ARCHITECTS | $59,280 | 4 |
| ELS Architecture and Urban Design | $58,250 | 1 |
| JOHN NORTHMORE ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES | $58,240 | 5 |
| DOUGLAS J BURNHAM | $57,340 | 2 |
| ELS ARCHITECTURE & URBAN DESIGN | $55,500 | 1 |
| TRACHTENBERG ARCHITECTS, INC. | $55,245 | 1 |
| DEVI DUTTA ARCHITECTURE, INC. | $53,456 | 1 |
| Noll & Tam Architects | $51,500 | 1 |
| Gunkel Architecture, Inc. | $49,463 | 3 |
| KEVIN E STONG ARCHITECTS | $46,800 | 2 |
| STEVEN GROVER & ASSOCIATES | N/A | 1 |
| BRICK, LLP | N/A | 1 |
| STEVEN GROVER & ASSOICATES | N/A | 3 |
| GORING STRAJA ARCHITECTS | N/A | 1 |
| studio skaggs kennedy, inc | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters make in BERKELEY, CA?
The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in BERKELEY, CA is $58,240 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in BERKELEY, CA earns 17.7% more than the national median of $49,500, or $42,051 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.