DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$100,000
vs National
-9.1%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,202
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$100,000
-9.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in BERKELEY, CA earns $100,000 in nominal terms, which is 9.1% below the national average of $110,000. 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 BERKELEY, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CYBER ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC | $120,000 | 1 |
| RIGETTI & CO, INC. | $115,000 | 2 |
| CLAIRITY | $100,000 | 1 |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA. Inc | $99,548 | 3 |
| Clarity Movement Co. | $92,500 | 2 |
| MEYER SOUND LABORATORIES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in BERKELEY, CA?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in BERKELEY, CA is $100,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in BERKELEY, CA earns 9.1% less than the national median of $110,000, 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.