DOL Median (California)
$71,094
vs National
+22.8%
National: $57,907BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,331
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,094
+22.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,907
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California earns $71,094 in nominal terms, which is 22.8% above the national average of $57,907. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,331 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PMC-SIERRA, INC. | $115,360 | 1 |
| Qualcomm Incorporated | $107,380 | 2 |
| Nectar | $90,000 | 2 |
| Dialog Semiconductor Inc. | $81,179 | 2 |
| Fluor Enterprises, Inc. | $77,830 | 3 |
| Intel Corporation | $76,502 | 1 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | $65,400 | 8 |
| SRISHTI I2I BIZ SOLUTIONS INC | $64,466 | 4 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | $62,806 | 2 |
| Power Distribution, Inc. | $57,780 | 2 |
| WILLIAM LILLY & ASSOCIATES INC | $49,800 | 2 |
| KFL LEGAL GROUP, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION | $47,133 | 1 |
| Westgate Mfg Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| REDWOOD CITY ELECTRIC, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| LSI Solutions | N/A | 1 |
| TOUCHSTONE ENGINEERING CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| First Fire Systems, Inc | N/A | 1 |
| WV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | N/A | 2 |
| KMW USA, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| TSMC Technology, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Sunnyvale, CA · $115,360Seattle, WA · $91,229Palo Alto, CA · $90,000Vergennes, VT · $85,925San Diego, CA · $83,762Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Electrical and Electronics Drafters make in California?
The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in California is $71,094 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Electrical and Electronics Drafters?
A Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California earns 22.8% more than the national median of $57,907, or $51,331 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.