DOL Median (Oakland, CA)
$100,000
vs National
+11.1%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,202
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$100,000
+11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Oakland, CA earns $100,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,202 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lilac Solutions, Inc. | $105,000 | 4 |
| Kairos Power | $92,700 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Oakland, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Oakland, CA is $100,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Oakland, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Oakland, CA earns 11.1% more than the national median of $90,000, or $72,202 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.