DOL Median (San Mateo, CA)
$155,000
vs National
-3.1%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$111,913
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$155,000
-3.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in San Mateo, CA earns $155,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.1% 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 $111,913 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Mateo, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC | $237,500 | 3 |
| TMI Associates Silicon Valley LLP | $203,261 | 2 |
| Sequoia Benefits and Insurance Services, LLC | $170,000 | 1 |
| Medallia, Inc. | $155,812 | 3 |
| LAW OFFICE OF EVELYN ALFONSO | $139,360 | 3 |
| MORE Health | $104,000 | 1 |
| Talend Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Mok Accountancy Corporation | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in San Mateo, CA?
The median Lawyers salary in San Mateo, CA is $155,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is San Mateo, CA a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in San Mateo, CA earns 3.1% less than the national median of $160,000, or $111,913 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.