Local Salary Data

Lawyers Salary in BERKELEY, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$88,000
7 filings
DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$88,000
vs National
-45%
National: $160,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,538
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$88,000
-45% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Lawyers in BERKELEY, CA earns $88,000 in nominal terms, which is 45% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,538 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Lawyers make in BERKELEY, CA?

The median Lawyers salary in BERKELEY, CA is $88,000 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Lawyers?

A Lawyers in BERKELEY, CA earns 45% less than the national median of $160,000, or $63,538 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.