As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Advisor in Oakland, CA is $73,766, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,419 weekly, or $6,147 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Advisor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Technical Advisor in Oakland, CA vary widely, spanning from $57,515 to $85,860. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,260) and 75th percentile ($80,097), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,860 per year. This $14,837 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or IT Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Oakland Technical Advisor often earn 10.7% higher than national averages. However, Oakland currently ranks 6 statewide for Technical Advisor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Technical Advisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $57,515 Oakland, CA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $65,260 Oakland, CA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $73,766 Oakland, CA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $80,097 Oakland, CA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $85,860 Oakland, CA November 01, 2026
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What is a Technical Advisor ?

A technical advisor is an individual who is an expert in a particular field of knowledge, hired to provide detailed information and advice to people working in that field. For example, a construction company might hire a technical expert in fluid dynamics to advise them if seeking to move a small water course or a company operating in adventure education will frequently hire technical experts to ensure that their policies and procedures are robust enough to handle the hazards they are going to face....

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  1. This Job:

    Technical Advisor

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Technical Support Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Technical Advisor in Oakland, CA. The base salary for Technical Advisor ranges from $65,260 to $80,097 with the average base salary of $73,766. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,509 to $86,877 with the average total cash compensation of $79,348.

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About Oakland, California    Oakland is in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay. In 1991 the City Hall tower was at 37°48′19″N 122°16′21″W / 37.805302°N 122.272539°W / 3....More

Oakland, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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