DOL Median (Oakland, CA)
$75,000
vs National
-9.7%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,152
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,000
-9.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Oakland, CA earns $75,000 in nominal terms, which is 9.7% below the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,152 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Race Forward | $82,000 | 2 |
| NAMATI, INC. | $75,000 | 4 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $48,500 | 1 |
| Leverage Research, Inc. | $37,315 | 3 |
| The Independent Institute | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Oakland, CA?
The median Political Scientists salary in Oakland, CA is $75,000 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Oakland, CA a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Oakland, CA earns 9.7% less than the national median of $83,013, or $54,152 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.