Salaries in Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area
Typical pay for 475 jobs in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. The median for all workers is $47,470 a year ($22.82 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$47,470
Median hourly
$22.82
Workers
338,230
vs U.S. median
-7%
Highest paying jobs in Bakersfield-Delano, CA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $632,190 | 340 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $332,530 | 190 |
| Psychiatrist | $299,990 | 70 |
| Pediatricians, General | $290,420 | 70 |
| Physicians, All Other | $269,000 | n/a |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | n/a |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | n/a |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | 350 |
| Chief Executive | $195,400 | 390 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $179,980 | 220 |
| Dentists, General | $172,120 | 220 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | 430 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,470 | 430 |
| Pharmacist | $161,930 | 600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $156,270 | 60 |
Most common jobs in Bakersfield-Delano, CA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 32,500 | $34,620 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,270 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,180 | $39,470 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,440 | $46,890 |
| Cashier | 8,350 | $35,220 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,050 | $57,690 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,190 | $39,070 |
| Retail Salesperson | 6,050 | $36,320 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 6,040 | $38,930 |
| Registered Nurse | 5,620 | $128,810 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,500 | $45,440 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 5,390 | $66,480 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 4,540 | $79,900 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,100 | $104,460 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,060 | $42,490 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in California.
All 475 jobs by category
Management Occupations (30)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (26)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (26)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (19)Community and Social Service Occupations (15)Legal Occupations (5)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (28)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (17)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (38)Healthcare Support Occupations (15)Protective Service Occupations (15)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (9)Personal Care and Service Occupations (14)Sales and Related Occupations (17)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (42)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (7)Construction and Extraction Occupations (30)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (30)Production Occupations (38)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (24)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $116,650 | $56.08 | 490 |
| Computer Network Architect | $122,910 | $59.09 | 100 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $69,230 | $33.28 | 200 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $110,180 | $52.97 | 1,080 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,400 | $48.27 | 490 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $62,980 | $30.28 | 780 |
| Data Scientist | $92,200 | $44.33 | 200 |
| Database Administrator | $89,070 | $42.82 | 90 |
| Information Security Analyst | $108,020 | $51.93 | 160 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $100,730 | $48.43 | 330 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $119,020 | $57.22 | 80 |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | $62.66 | 740 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $83,290 | $40.04 | 180 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $82,800 | $39.81 | 50 |
| Web Developer | $88,240 | $42.42 | 40 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Technician | $52,620 | $25.30 | 80 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,550 | $44.97 | n/a |
| Chemical Technician | $56,630 | $27.23 | 140 |
| Chemist | $97,570 | $46.91 | 190 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $116,550 | $56.03 | 180 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $59,250 | $28.49 | 180 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,640 | $38.77 | 220 |
| Food Science Technician | $48,100 | $23.13 | 90 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $79,900 | $38.41 | 50 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $79,970 | $38.45 | 70 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $87,180 | $41.92 | 70 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $132,110 | $63.51 | 190 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $82,720 | $39.77 | 490 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $59,220 | $28.47 | 110 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $137,340 | $66.03 | 60 |
| Physicist | $135,260 | $65.03 | 80 |
| School Psychologist | $126,430 | $60.79 | 170 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $112,990 | $54.32 | 40 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $83,410 | $40.10 | 110 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,330 | $28.52 | 960 |
| Clergy | $73,770 | $35.46 | 90 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $61,500 | $29.57 | 300 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,610 | $23.85 | 90 |
| Counselors, All Other | $42,790 | $20.57 | 140 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $97,700 | $46.97 | 830 |
| Health Education Specialist | $59,350 | $28.54 | 210 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $77,450 | $37.23 | 310 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $71,010 | $34.14 | 350 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $77,500 | $37.26 | 260 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $92,880 | $44.65 | 530 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $35,440 | $17.04 | 400 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $48,280 | $23.21 | 1,920 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $79,310 | $38.13 | 150 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,620 | $28.67 | 1,730 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial Law Clerk | $66,170 | $31.81 | 80 |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | $72.55 | 610 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $82,560 | $39.69 | n/a |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $63,420 | $30.49 | 300 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $77,360 | $37.19 | 40 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $54,690 | $26.29 | 70 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $46,820 | $22.51 | 40 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $43,170 | — | 480 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $102,900 | $49.47 | 30 |
| Editor | $62,490 | $30.04 | 60 |
| Floral Designer | $44,450 | $21.37 | 80 |
| Graphic Designer | $61,970 | $29.79 | 160 |
| Interior Designer | $76,780 | $36.91 | 50 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $63,900 | $30.72 | 50 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $43,010 | $20.68 | 240 |
| Musicians and Singers | — | $51.34 | 30 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $61,830 | $29.73 | 40 |
| Photographer | $56,220 | $27.03 | 60 |
| Producers and Directors | $92,510 | $44.48 | 110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $76,580 | $36.82 | 270 |
| Technical Writer | $76,170 | $36.62 | 40 |
| Writers and Authors | $73,600 | $35.38 | 40 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $48,100 | $23.12 | 990 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,000 | $22.60 | 380 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | $16.50 | 17,270 |
| Massage Therapist | $57,300 | $27.55 | 90 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,560 | $22.39 | 2,340 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,540 | $22.86 | 170 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $38,790 | $18.65 | 70 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,130 | $22.18 | 1,720 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $95,190 | $45.77 | 40 |
| Orderly | $50,110 | $24.09 | 80 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $37,840 | $18.19 | 140 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,200 | $22.69 | 240 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $35,220 | $16.93 | 90 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,100 | $40.43 | 150 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $39,850 | $19.16 | 180 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Worker | $46,480 | $22.35 | 40 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $107,220 | $51.55 | 3,280 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $58,060 | $27.91 | 290 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $96,760 | $46.52 | 230 |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $34.81 | 780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $632,190 | $303.94 | 340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $122,960 | $59.12 | 340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $91,170 | $43.83 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $42,650 | $20.51 | 60 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $36,360 | $17.48 | 120 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,130 | $37.56 | 1,320 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $43,230 | $20.78 | 60 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $38,010 | $18.28 | 350 |
| School Bus Monitor | $38,220 | $18.38 | 110 |
| Security Guard | $38,440 | $18.48 | 2,020 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $34,320 | $16.50 | 830 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $57,220 | $27.51 | 290 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $41,480 | $19.94 | 2,450 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $43,910 | $21.11 | 510 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,800 | $18.17 | 2,100 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $38,490 | $18.51 | 330 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,320 | $16.50 | 880 |
| Dishwasher | $35,720 | $17.18 | 1,030 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $39,470 | $18.98 | 9,180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,580 | $21.91 | 2,740 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $34,560 | $16.61 | 340 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,090 | $17.83 | 1,950 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,140 | $17.85 | 490 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,660 | $16.66 | 490 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,320 | $16.50 | 2,920 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $57,610 | $27.70 | 240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $62,050 | $29.83 | 220 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $51,690 | $24.85 | 70 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $42,490 | $20.43 | 4,060 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $43,770 | $21.04 | 1,630 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,670 | $17.15 | 1,220 |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,260 | $21.76 | 320 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $40,750 | $19.59 | 40 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $60,080 | $28.88 | 120 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,770 | $16.72 | 700 |
| Animal Caretaker | $36,660 | $17.62 | 310 |
| Childcare Worker | $36,190 | $17.40 | 1,690 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $48,860 | $23.49 | 400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $48,500 | $23.32 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $52,410 | $25.20 | 110 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $35,330 | $16.99 | 250 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,100 | $16.88 | 450 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $48,540 | $23.34 | 40 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $37,050 | $17.81 | 60 |
| Recreation Worker | $38,060 | $18.30 | 1,260 |
| Residential Advisor | $43,540 | $20.93 | 190 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $36,440 | $17.52 | 40 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $34,920 | $16.79 | 220 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $57,380 | $27.59 | 60 |
| Cashier | $35,220 | $16.93 | 8,350 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $43,970 | $21.14 | 1,090 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,020 | $17.32 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $68,770 | $33.06 | 300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $49,350 | $23.73 | 2,060 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $45,750 | $21.99 | 390 |
| Parts Salesperson | $39,110 | $18.80 | 730 |
| Real Estate Broker | $89,150 | $42.86 | 50 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $56,960 | $27.39 | 240 |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,320 | $17.46 | 6,050 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $45,390 | $21.82 | 360 |
| Sales Engineer | $132,510 | $63.71 | 40 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $62,620 | $30.11 | 1,540 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $74,190 | $35.67 | 1,530 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $76,550 | $36.80 | 100 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $61,360 | $29.50 | 520 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $36,930 | $17.76 | 700 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $41,160 | $19.79 | 70 |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | $34,320 | $16.50 | 150 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $34,620 | $16.64 | 32,500 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $35,760 | $17.19 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $46,910 | $22.55 | 1,430 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $35,310 | $16.98 | 720 |