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Drafters, All Other average salary by city in California
- San Jose$91,260
- San Francisco$88,560
- Fresno$79,560
- Sacramento$78,450
- San Diego$76,320
- Los Angeles$75,600
- Oxnard$74,150
- Modesto$72,500
- Stockton$69,870
- Riverside$68,760
- Bakersfield$52,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $91,260 | $90,850 | $72,090 | $68,636 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $88,560 | $82,360 | $70,370 | $66,988 | 116 |
| Fresno | $79,560 | $75,150 | $61,800 | $61,493 | 102 |
| Sacramento | $78,450 | $78,020 | $62,150 | $60,816 | 107 |
| San Diego | $76,320 | $73,880 | $63,230 | $59,488 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $75,600 | $73,840 | $61,850 | $59,039 | 114 |
| Oxnard | $74,150 | $67,670 | $60,450 | $58,135 | 111 |
| Modesto | $72,500 | $68,850 | $56,460 | $57,106 | 104 |
| Stockton | $69,870 | $66,010 | $56,160 | $55,466 | 105 |
| Riverside | $68,760 | $64,330 | $59,380 | $54,774 | 106 |
| Bakersfield | $52,800 | $47,860 | $47,840 | $43,244 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3019.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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