DOL Median (Oakland, CA)
$91,721
vs National
-42.7%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,224
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$91,721
-42.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Oakland, CA earns $91,721 in nominal terms, which is 42.7% 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 $66,224 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MEYERS NAVE RIBACK SILVER & WILSON, PLC | $131,567 | 2 |
| KWAI & PARTNERS | $124,883 | 1 |
| KWAI & PARTNERS, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION | $107,515 | 3 |
| WEAVER AUSTIN VILLENEUVE & SAMPSON LLP | $101,000 | 5 |
| SUMMIT DEFENSE | $93,441 | 2 |
| Summit Defense, A Professional Law Corporation | $90,449 | 4 |
| SILVER LAW FIRM | $90,000 | 1 |
| ROBLES, CASTLES AND MEREDITH, LLP | $85,000 | 2 |
| Chhetry & Associates P.C. | $82,243 | 10 |
| CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INC. | $80,954 | 1 |
| BURNHAM BROWN APC | $80,954 | 1 |
| SUMMIT DEFESNSE | $80,000 | 4 |
| Kwai Partners, a professional Corp | N/A | 1 |
| MEDTECH STAFFING & SOLUTIONS, INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Oakland, CA?
The median Lawyers salary in Oakland, CA is $91,721 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Oakland, CA a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Oakland, CA earns 42.7% less than the national median of $160,000, or $66,224 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.