DOL Median (Oakland, CA)
$56,674
vs National
+13.5%
National: $49,920BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,920
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,674
+13.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,920
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Public Relations Specialists in Oakland, CA earns $56,674 in nominal terms, which is 13.5% above the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,920 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENGAGE PR, LLC | $65,000 | 2 |
| CCS DESIGN INC | $60,000 | 5 |
| HEALTHY GO LUCKY LLC | $58,174 | 2 |
| Stanton Public Relations & Marketing LLC | $57,475 | 2 |
| MAIN STREET LAUNCH | $57,000 | 2 |
| RIGHT TO THE CITY ALLIANCE | $57,000 | 2 |
| HOLACRACY ONE, LLC | $48,000 | 1 |
| KORYO SUSHI, INC | $46,259 | 1 |
| ZOAK MANAGEMENT INC | $45,000 | 2 |
| ASYLUM ACCESS | $44,652 | 7 |
| EXECUTIVE INN & SUITES - EMBARCADERO COVE | $41,000 | 1 |
| SPARKART GROUP INC. | $41,000 | 1 |
| XQ INSTITUTE | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in Oakland, CA?
The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Oakland, CA is $56,674 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Oakland, CA a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?
A Public Relations Specialists in Oakland, CA earns 13.5% more than the national median of $49,920, or $40,920 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.