DOL Median (Oakland, CA)
$133,954
vs National
+41.4%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$96,718
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$133,954
+41.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in Oakland, CA earns $133,954 in nominal terms, which is 41.4% above the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $96,718 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kairos Power | $133,954 | 4 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in Oakland, CA?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Oakland, CA is $133,954 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Oakland, CA a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in Oakland, CA earns 41.4% more than the national median of $94,759, or $96,718 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.