DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$72,093
vs National
+20.2%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,053
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,093
+20.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in San Jose, CA earns $72,093 in nominal terms, which is 20.2% 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 $52,053 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | $120,060 | 4 |
| GREEN VALLEY, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| Westfield, LLC | $97,850 | 1 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | $93,236 | 2 |
| TATA Communications America, Inc. | $92,000 | 6 |
| SPRIG ELECTRIC | $80,000 | 1 |
| GRAHAM CONTRACTORS, INC. | $75,000 | 2 |
| Iron Construction, Inc. | $72,093 | 1 |
| PLATINUM BUILDERS, INC. | $72,093 | 1 |
| Rapid Precision MFG, Inc | $67,000 | 1 |
| W.L. Hickey Sons, Inc. | $66,997 | 2 |
| Super Micro Computer Inc | $63,461 | 1 |
| Cray Inc. | $62,733 | 3 |
| TOPCON BUILDER INC. | $62,047 | 2 |
| MIKE ROVNER CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $62,000 | 1 |
| Dome Construction Corporation | $56,160 | 5 |
| AGBAYANI CONSTRUCTION CORP | $53,602 | 9 |
| Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | $47,882 | 1 |
| SDL INTERNATIONAL AMERICA INC. | N/A | 1 |
| SBAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Cost Estimators make in San Jose, CA?
The median Cost Estimators salary in San Jose, CA is $72,093 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in San Jose, CA earns 20.2% more than the national median of $60,000, or $52,053 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.