DOL Median (California)
$35,402
vs National
-30.1%
National: $50,648BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,561
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,402
-30.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,648
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Carpenters in California earns $35,402 in nominal terms, which is 30.1% below the national average of $50,648. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,561 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
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How much does a Carpenters make in California?
The median Carpenters salary in California is $35,402 based on 33 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Carpenters?
A Carpenters in California earns 30.1% less than the national median of $50,648, or $25,561 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.