DOL Median (Oakland, CA)
$76,500
vs National
-1.9%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,235
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,500
-1.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$78,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Oakland, CA earns $76,500 in nominal terms, which is 1.9% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,235 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PANDORA MEDIA, INC | $100,000 | 3 |
| FIVE INDUSTRIES, INC. | $78,650 | 1 |
| STEEL WOOL GAMES, INC. | $76,500 | 1 |
| SPARKART GROUP INC. | $75,755 | 2 |
| CYARK | $51,855 | 2 |
| Block Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Oakland, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Oakland, CA is $76,500 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Oakland, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Oakland, CA earns 1.9% less than the national median of $78,000, or $55,235 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.