Salary Breakdown for Oakland
The median individual income in Oakland is $46,310 per year, which works out to approximately $3,859/month or $22.26/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $85,628.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Oakland's cost of living index is 175 (national average = 100). The median salary of $46,310 in Oakland has the purchasing power of approximately $26,463 at the national average cost of living. The high cost of living in Oakland means you need a significantly higher salary to maintain the same standard of living as cheaper cities.
Top Employers in Oakland
- Kaiser Permanente
- UCSF Benioff
- Port of Oakland
Major Industries in Oakland
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Logistics
How Oakland Compares to California
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Cost of Living in Oakland
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Oakland page.
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