DOL Median (Emeryville, CA)
$48,000
vs National
-3%
National: $49,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,657
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,000
-3% 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 Emeryville, CA earns $48,000 in nominal terms, which is 3% below the national average of $49,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,657 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Emeryville, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RATCLIFF ARCHITECTS | $59,842 | 1 |
| Siegel Strain Architects | $58,198 | 1 |
| OCULUS ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN | $53,248 | 1 |
| Gunkel Architecture, Inc. | $49,463 | 3 |
| SIEGEL AND STRAIN ARCHITECTS, A CALIFORNIA CORPORA | $48,000 | 1 |
| ENDRESTUDIO INC. | $46,000 | 1 |
| TECTONICS | $43,139 | 1 |
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How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters make in Emeryville, CA?
The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Emeryville, CA is $48,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Emeryville, CA a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Emeryville, CA earns 3% less than the national median of $49,500, or $34,657 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.