DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$61,502
vs National
+24.2%
National: $49,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,405
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,502
+24.2% 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 San Jose, CA earns $61,502 in nominal terms, which is 24.2% 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 $44,405 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Steinberg Hart | $69,496 | 2 |
| T Square Consulting Group, Inc. | $66,000 | 1 |
| Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. | $64,688 | 18 |
| Build Block, Inc. | $59,259 | 2 |
| M. ARTHUR GENSLER JR. AND ASSOCIATES | $55,435 | 50 |
| M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. | $55,000 | 247 |
| EDWIN BRUCE ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS | $53,500 | 1 |
| WATRY DESIGN, INC. | $53,456 | 1 |
| JISHAN USA LLC | $53,282 | 2 |
| Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc. | $51,809 | 4 |
| BILL GOULD ARCHITECTURAL CORPORATION | $49,920 | 1 |
| STUDIO 3 DESIGN, INC | $49,920 | 2 |
| SOUTH BAY CONSULTING ENGINEERS, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters make in San Jose, CA?
The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in San Jose, CA is $61,502 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in San Jose, CA earns 24.2% more than the national median of $49,500, or $44,405 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.