DOL Median (Oakland, CA)
$51,043
vs National
+18.2%
National: $43,200BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,854
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,043
+18.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,200
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Machinists in Oakland, CA earns $51,043 in nominal terms, which is 18.2% above the national average of $43,200. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,854 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 |
|---|---|---|
| hodo, inc. | $51,043 | 1 |
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How much does a Machinists make in Oakland, CA?
The median Machinists salary in Oakland, CA is $51,043 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Oakland, CA a good place to work as a Machinists?
A Machinists in Oakland, CA earns 18.2% more than the national median of $43,200, or $36,854 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.