DOL Median (Oakland, CA)
$70,720
vs National
+17.9%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,061
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,720
+17.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in Oakland, CA earns $70,720 in nominal terms, which is 17.9% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,061 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. | $90,103 | 11 |
| FAITHFUL+GOULD, INC. | $89,013 | 82 |
| Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company | $78,000 | 6 |
| O'Connor Construction Management, Inc. | $76,119 | 11 |
| J.H. Fitzmaurice, Inc. | $69,514 | 9 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $66,783 | 118 |
| ZOAK MANAGEMENT INC | $60,000 | 3 |
| TED JACOB ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. | $60,000 | 2 |
| Gruendl, Inc. | $60,000 | 4 |
| Super Link Plastic, Inc. | $42,307 | 2 |
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How much does a Cost Estimators make in Oakland, CA?
The median Cost Estimators salary in Oakland, CA is $70,720 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Oakland, CA a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in Oakland, CA earns 17.9% more than the national median of $60,000, or $51,061 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.