Oakland, California Job Market Report
Active Listings
20
Avg Salary Range
$137K - $199K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
58%
H-1B Sponsors
33%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Oakland, CA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 115.2).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$165,000
BEA Price Parity: 115.2
State tax applies
$169,583
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $165,000 in Oakland, you need at least $169,583 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Both CA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in Oakland
- Manager, Program Management Office1
- Electrical Engineer - DoorDash Dot1
- Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Operations1
- Electrical Engineer, Intern - Labs (Summer 2027)1
- Hardware Engineer - Electronics Packaging & Vehicle Integration1
- Hardware Integration Engineer, DoorDash Air1
- Hardware Systems Engineer1
- Mechanical Engineer - Engineer, Chassis & Vehicle Dynamic1
- Mechanical Engineering, Intern - Labs (Summer 2027)1
- PCB Layout Engineer - DoorDash Dot1
Top Hiring Companies
DoorDash USA
9 listings
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
2 listings
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
1 listing
Intuit
1 listing
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
1 listing
U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
1 listing
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
1 listing
Social Security Administration, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
1 listing
Roisman Henel + Adams LLP
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 1 scored listings in Oakland.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
100%
Ambitious
(1 jobs)
0%
Overloaded
(0 jobs)
0%
Unrealistic
(0 jobs)
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Browse Oakland JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Oakland?
There are 20 active job listings in Oakland, CA right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 257.
What is the average salary in Oakland?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Oakland is $137K to $199K. Median salary sits at $166K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Oakland jobs are remote?
0% of active Oakland listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Oakland?
The average ghost probability across scored Oakland listings is 58%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Oakland?
The most active employers in Oakland include DoorDash USA, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Intuit, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.