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Salaries in CA

Real salary data across 4 cities in CA.

4
Cities
$128,588
Avg Median Salary
175
Avg COL Index
203
Data Points

Cities in CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Across 4 tracked cities in CA, the average median salary is $128,588. Cost of living averages 175% of the national average.

San Jose, CA leads with an average median salary of $143,453 across 49 tracked roles.

The average cost-of-living index across cities in CA is 175 (national avg = 100). Higher salaries in expensive cities may not translate to greater purchasing power. Use our COL-adjusted figures for fair comparisons.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, MERIC Cost of Living Index
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