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Average salary by job family in Bakersfield
| Management | $132,690 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $124,930 |
| Legal | $122,790 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $114,730 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $113,400 |
| Protective Service | $101,260 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $92,300 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $89,880 |
| Construction and Extraction | $71,640 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $70,210 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $69,400 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $68,890 |
| Community and Social Service | $68,480 |
| Production | $55,080 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $53,510 |
| Sales and Related | $48,870 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,550 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $44,360 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $41,180 |
| Personal Care and Service | $40,930 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,150 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $36,680 |
Highest-paying jobs in Bakersfield
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$390,450
- Family Medicine Physicians$325,340
- Pediatricians, General$276,350
- Psychiatrists$275,840
- Physicians, All Other$230,380
- Chief Executives$221,480
- Firefighters$199,490
- Dentists, General$191,640
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$183,000
- Physician Assistants$177,840
Most common jobs in Bakersfield and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 32,500 | $35,760 | $34,620 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,270 | $35,190 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,180 | $40,290 | $39,470 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,440 | $45,900 | $46,890 |
| Cashiers | 8,350 | $38,160 | $35,220 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,050 | $56,530 | $57,690 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,190 | $42,170 | $39,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,050 | $40,330 | $36,320 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 6,040 | $41,650 | $38,930 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,620 | $128,200 | $128,810 |
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Cost of living in Bakersfield
Prices in the Bakersfield area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,650 therefore buys what $64,082 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $364,264, 5.4 times the median household income of $67,660.
$364,264typical home value
$67,660median household income
100.9BEA price parity
910,433metro population
Take-home pay in Bakersfield
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,080 | $30,591 | $2,549 |
| Median wage | $47,470 | $39,277 | $3,273 |
| Average wage | $64,650 | $52,027 | $4,336 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,850 | $59,195 | $4,933 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Salaries for every job in Bakersfield
Management30 jobs
- Chief Executives$221K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$183K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$171K
- Financial Managers$166K
- Natural Sciences Managers$165K
- Marketing Managers$164K
- Managers, All Other$152K
- Human Resources Managers$150K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$147K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$146K
- Public Relations Managers$143K
- Fundraising Managers$142K
- Construction Managers$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$135K
- Training and Development Managers$135K
- Purchasing Managers$133K
- General and Operations Managers$130K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$127K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$125K
- Sales Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$118K
- Education Administrators, All Other$113K
- Administrative Services Managers$113K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$109K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$89K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$84K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Food Service Managers$74K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$73K
- Lodging Managers$70K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$325K
- Pediatricians, General$276K
- Psychiatrists$276K
- Physicians, All Other$230K
- Dentists, General$192K
- Physician Assistants$178K
- Nurse Practitioners$165K
- Veterinarians$161K
- Pharmacists$159K
- Optometrists$141K
- Registered Nurses$128K
- Physical Therapists$124K
- Occupational Therapists$121K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$120K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$111K
- Dental Hygienists$109K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$104K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$103K
- Respiratory Therapists$99K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$98K
- Chiropractors$88K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$87K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$84K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76K
- Surgical Technologists$75K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$71K
- Paramedics$71K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Medical Records Specialists$57K
- Opticians, Dispensing$55K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Pharmacy Technicians$52K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$51K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$51K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49K
- Dietetic Technicians$44K
Legal5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering26 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$137K
- Materials Engineers$136K
- Aerospace Engineers$135K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$135K
- Engineers, All Other$131K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$128K
- Electrical Engineers$128K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$123K
- Mechanical Engineers$122K
- Environmental Engineers$118K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$116K
- Civil Engineers$111K
- Industrial Engineers$109K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$106K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$101K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$99K
- Surveyors$92K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Mechanical Drafters$81K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$80K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$71K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$67K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Drafters, All Other$53K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$154K
- Computer Network Architects$131K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$124K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$123K
- Operations Research Analysts$116K
- Information Security Analysts$111K
- Computer Systems Analysts$110K
- Data Scientists$106K
- Database Administrators$102K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101K
- Web Developers$99K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$91K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$75K
- Computer User Support Specialists$70K
Protective Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$390K
- Firefighters$199K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$132K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$113K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$97K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$84K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53K
- Animal Control Workers$50K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$50K
- Security Guards$42K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$42K
- School Bus Monitors$40K
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$136K
- Project Management Specialists$110K
- Labor Relations Specialists$109K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$107K
- Management Analysts$104K
- Logisticians$101K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$98K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$97K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$96K
- Credit Analysts$95K
- Budget Analysts$93K
- Compliance Officers$91K
- Cost Estimators$91K
- Loan Officers$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$90K
- Financial Examiners$89K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$88K
- Human Resources Specialists$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78K
- Fundraisers$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$78K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$69K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Tax Preparers$64K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61K
Life, Physical, and Social Science19 jobs
- Physical Scientists, All Other$150K
- Physicists$137K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$131K
- School Psychologists$123K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$115K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$114K
- Chemists$106K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$96K
- Urban and Regional Planners$93K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$90K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$86K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$84K
- Forensic Science Technicians$77K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$65K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63K
- Chemical Technicians$61K
- Agricultural Technicians$56K
- Food Science Technicians$51K
Construction and Extraction30 jobs
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$94K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$86K
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$83K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$83K
- Electricians$80K
- Sheet Metal Workers$79K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$74K
- Carpenters$71K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$71K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$69K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$67K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$65K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$64K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$64K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$62K
- Roofers$61K
- Construction Laborers$61K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$59K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$59K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$57K
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$57K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$56K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$56K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$55K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$52K
- Helpers--Electricians$49K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
Educational Instruction and Library28 jobs
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$147K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$146K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$134K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$129K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$109K
- Instructional Coordinators$106K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$91K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$90K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$87K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$86K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$84K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$83K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$71K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$69K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$65K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$54K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$47K
- Library Technicians$46K
- Tutors$44K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair30 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$118K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$111K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$97K
- Avionics Technicians$95K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$94K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$90K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$88K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$88K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76K
- Millwrights$76K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$72K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$70K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$70K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$66K
- Home Appliance Repairers$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media16 jobs
- Producers and Directors$99K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$98K
- Technical Writers$87K
- Public Relations Specialists$83K
- Writers and Authors$82K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$81K
- Interior Designers$79K
- Editors$75K
- Interpreters and Translators$73K
- Graphic Designers$69K
- Audio and Video Technicians$62K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$59K
- Photographers$56K
- Coaches and Scouts$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$47K
- Floral Designers$43K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$101K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$94K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$85K
- Healthcare Social Workers$81K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$80K
- Social Workers, All Other$77K
- Clergy$71K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$64K
- Health Education Specialists$63K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$54K
- Counselors, All Other$44K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$43K
Production38 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$96K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$91K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$82K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$73K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$65K
- Machinists$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$54K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$52K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$50K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Food Batchmakers$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Bakers$42K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$37K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37K
Office and Administrative Support42 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$57K
- Procurement Clerks$56K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$56K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56K
- Order Clerks$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$54K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$54K
- Bill and Account Collectors$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$50K
- Customer Service Representatives$49K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$48K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Data Entry Keyers$46K
- File Clerks$46K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$45K
- Word Processors and Typists$45K
- Tellers$44K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Engineers$133K
- Real Estate Brokers$107K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$84K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$71K
- Advertising Sales Agents$70K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$64K
- Insurance Sales Agents$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$53K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$40K
- Cashiers$38K
Transportation and Material Moving24 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$151K
- Crane and Tower Operators$76K
- Transportation Inspectors$73K
- Traffic Technicians$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$65K
- Wellhead Pumpers$62K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$57K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$53K
- Bus Drivers, School$53K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Parking Attendants$37K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$59K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$54K
- Pest Control Workers$48K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Bartenders$41K
- Cooks, Fast Food$40K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$40K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$40K
- Cooks, Short Order$39K
- Food Preparation Workers$39K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Dishwashers$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$55K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$50K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- Recreation Workers$41K
- Tour and Travel Guides$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$39K
- Animal Caretakers$39K
- Childcare Workers$38K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$37K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$36K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$92K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$87K
- Massage Therapists$58K
- Phlebotomists$53K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$52K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Orderlies$51K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Medical Assistants$48K
- Nursing Assistants$46K
- Medical Transcriptionists$44K
- Pharmacy Aides$43K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$55K
- Agricultural Workers, All Other$45K
- Agricultural Inspectors$45K
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$40K
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$39K
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$36K
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36K
Jobs paid by the hour in Bakersfield
For 1 job in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $56.92 | $51.34 | 30 |
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Salary in Bakersfield: questions
What is a good salary in Bakersfield?
Half of all workers in the Bakersfield metro earn less than $47,470 and the average is $64,650. Earning more than $75,850 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Bakersfield to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $70,388, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Bakersfield?
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers ($390,450), Family Medicine Physicians ($325,340), Pediatricians, General ($276,350).
What is the average salary in Delano?
Delano is part of the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area, where the average salary is $64,650 a year and the median $47,470. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Delano, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. Area Bakersfield-Delano, CA (12540), all occupations and 472 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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