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Salaries in Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Browse salary data for 470 occupations in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area. The average median salary across all occupations is $69,759.

Occupations

470

Avg Median Salary

$69,759

Highest Paying

$229,980

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Bakersfield-Delano, CA

All Occupations in Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Psychiatrists$229,98060
Chief Executives$193,970420
Architectural and Engineering Managers$173,450250
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$167,970960
Nurse Practitioners$165,460360
Pharmacists$162,340650
Natural Sciences Managers$160,30050
Veterinarians$159,600100
Physician Assistants$159,270250
Computer and Information Systems Managers$159,210460
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$147,350960
Public Relations Managers$144,07050
Managers, All Other$143,430750
Financial Managers$142,890860
Engineers, All Other$142,400620
Petroleum Engineers$139,940280
Fundraising Managers$136,67070
Marketing Managers$135,980250
Chemical Engineers$135,82070
Lawyers$134,280610
Dentists, General$133,190300
Software Developers$132,590740
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$132,52050
Physical Scientists, All Other$132,27030
Human Resources Managers$131,490220
Optometrists$129,530120
Construction Managers$128,640760
Medical and Health Services Managers$128,3601,110
Aerospace Engineers$127,900630
Registered Nurses$127,5105,410
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$126,09040
Computer Hardware Engineers$126,010190
Materials Engineers$125,58040
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$124,910600
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$124,760320
Purchasing Managers$123,81080
School Psychologists$123,410180
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$123,410180
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$123,140360
Physical Therapists$122,590340
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$122,31060
Electrical Engineers$121,430420
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$121,170170
Training and Development Managers$121,01050
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$120,550120
Computer and Information Research Scientists$120,540480
Occupational Therapists$119,550160
Industrial Production Managers$119,470310
Environmental Engineers$118,56060
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$118,110230
Mechanical Engineers$116,460560
Computer Network Architects$112,640130
Industrial Engineers$112,600300
Education Administrators, All Other$111,96090
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$111,26070
Instructional Coordinators$108,570400
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$106,940140
Computer Occupations, All Other$106,7901,070
Speech-Language Pathologists$105,830280
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105,180110
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$104,93090
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$104,69040
Correctional Officers and Jailers$104,0903,290
Facilities Managers$103,750240
Sales Engineers$103,16040
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$102,510190
General and Operations Managers$102,5103,960
Personal Financial Advisors$102,490120
Operations Research Analysts$101,390110
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$101,350200
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$101,230550
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$101,20060
Hydrologists$101,09030
Project Management Specialists$100,9701,400
Computer Systems Analysts$100,950560
Logisticians$100,340480
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$100,030230
Meter Readers, Utilities$99,84040
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$99,50050
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,3703,540
Labor Relations Specialists$99,120140
Administrative Services Managers$98,920470
Financial and Investment Analysts$98,900210
Management Analysts$98,7801,420
Information Security Analysts$98,740150
Respiratory Therapists$98,590380
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$98,530560
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$98,33040
Civil Engineers$98,160760
Commercial Pilots$98,100110
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$98,060520
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$97,990130
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$97,95040
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,690310
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$97,32070
Financial Risk Specialists$97,300N/A
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$97,240130
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$96,270780
Financial Specialists, All Other$95,940350
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$95,87070
Dental Hygienists$95,510350
Sales Managers$95,3901,180
Avionics Technicians$95,260150
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$95,18030
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$94,470250
Power Plant Operators$93,950180
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93,4701,640
Database Administrators$93,03080
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$92,79040
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$92,620710
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$91,5402,940
Data Scientists$91,360210
Chemists$90,660190
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$90,5101,150
Web Developers$90,46050
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$90,220680
Dietitians and Nutritionists$90,220120
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$88,810450
Budget Analysts$86,630110
Healthcare Social Workers$84,940320
Mechanical Drafters$84,79040
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$84,41040
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$83,890210
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$83,450160
Occupational Therapy Assistants$83,20030
Surveyors$83,11090
Computer Programmers$82,680100
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$82,29070
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$82,000190
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$81,14040
Legal Support Workers, All Other$80,61050
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$80,530130
Millwrights$80,320130
Technical Writers$80,14050
Accountants and Auditors$80,1301,790
Cost Estimators$79,800400
Food Scientists and Technologists$79,46040
Physical Therapist Assistants$79,100150
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,0501,230
Social Workers, All Other$78,860170
Chiropractors$78,77050
Urban and Regional Planners$78,730100
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$78,72080
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,630940
Compliance Officers$78,610680
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$78,570100
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$78,52050
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,980N/A
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,930440
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$77,720150
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,63040
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,610N/A
Computer Network Support Specialists$77,290160
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,2501,010
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77,240270
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77,070140
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,0204,300
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76,990570
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$76,81040
Social and Community Service Managers$76,620400
Clergy$76,54090
Sheet Metal Workers$76,530140
Real Estate Brokers$75,910150
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75,510650
Forensic Science Technicians$75,48070
Electricians$75,3101,350
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$74,800210
Human Resources Specialists$74,7201,200
Special Education Teachers, All Other$74,600120
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,5801,480
Construction and Building Inspectors$74,560240
Transportation Inspectors$74,31040
Surgical Technologists$73,990250
Plant and System Operators, All Other$73,95060
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$73,510250
Marriage and Family Therapists$73,420350
Producers and Directors$72,900110
Writers and Authors$72,81030
Fundraisers$72,80090
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$72,390470
Biological Scientists, All Other$71,690130
Crane and Tower Operators$71,410110
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71,360860
Loan Officers$70,160320
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$69,89030
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$69,64060
Public Relations Specialists$69,640240
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69,2201,530
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$68,460240
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$68,080N/A
Web and Digital Interface Designers$67,740100
Medical Equipment Repairers$67,70040
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,57030
Interpreters and Translators$67,49060
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$67,2704,270
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67,140620
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,0602,600
Carpenters$66,9601,120
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66,750730
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$66,700100
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,3201,200
Soil and Plant Scientists$65,790N/A
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$65,700150
Paramedics$64,830130
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,390930
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64,150920
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,830150
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,670780
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$63,550440
Lodging Managers$63,50070
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$63,460360
Chefs and Head Cooks$63,280220
Property Appraisers and Assessors$63,18080
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$63,11040
Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,060170
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62,980140
Forest and Conservation Technicians$62,480220
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$62,220420
Postal Service Clerks$62,190170
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$62,1001,420
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62,050160
Wind Turbine Service Technicians$61,92070
Computer User Support Specialists$61,880650
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,8301,480
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61,750120
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61,650220
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$61,47040
Public Safety Telecommunicators$61,410200
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$61,37060
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61,360620
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61,320120
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$61,31080
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,300300
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$61,270400
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61,130420
Food Service Managers$60,970670
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$60,81090
Helpers--Extraction Workers$60,56060
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60,540780
Roofers$60,380190
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$60,370110
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,250270
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,120380
Editors$59,71060
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$59,5201,690
Graphic Designers$59,160160
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$58,960650
Mechanical Door Repairers$58,90030
Construction Laborers$58,8201,600
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,720880
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$58,24060
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57,940910
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$57,84060
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,6007,380
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,490200
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57,160190
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$57,120190
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$56,90040
Health Education Specialists$56,870250
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,7701,220
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,720140
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$56,630220
Tile and Stone Setters$56,520120
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$56,460240
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$56,150450
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56,130130
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$55,910140
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$55,820510
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55,68070
Wellhead Pumpers$55,460N/A
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$54,900N/A
Machinists$54,690300
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54,380930
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$54,34050
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$53,660350
Training and Development Specialists$53,500890
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53,110530
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52,990220
Medical Equipment Preparers$52,850180
Agricultural Workers, All Other$52,730N/A
Procurement Clerks$52,660110
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$52,54030
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52,450140
Bus Drivers, School$52,350400
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52,070110
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51,850510
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$51,820150
Postal Service Mail Carriers$51,670630
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$51,510100
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,2902,480
Agricultural Technicians$51,12060
Community Health Workers$50,98090
Chemical Technicians$50,950140
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$50,91090
Cargo and Freight Agents$50,690N/A
Audio and Video Technicians$50,54090
Highway Maintenance Workers$50,180N/A
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50,160230
Medical Records Specialists$49,840330
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,740620
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,7002,820
Helpers--Electricians$49,65080
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$49,55050
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,42040
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$49,27090
Riggers$49,22060
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,2202,460
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$49,2201,170
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49,200220
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49,080410
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,04080
Massage Therapists$49,030110
Animal Control Workers$49,010N/A
Pharmacy Technicians$48,6801,010
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,570230
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48,510140
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$48,50040
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,46050
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,450540
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,430170
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,280980
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,0602,810
Order Clerks$47,950170
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,950780
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,700130
Home Appliance Repairers$47,66080
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,6202,180
Insurance Sales Agents$47,430330
Dental Assistants$47,330960
Bill and Account Collectors$47,320210
Advertising Sales Agents$47,29070
Opticians, Dispensing$47,190150
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47,00060
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$46,800420
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,8008,290
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$46,760340
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$46,70070
Phlebotomists$46,660260
Rehabilitation Counselors$46,560280
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$46,54050
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,460390
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46,450140
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46,43080
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46,390200
Private Detectives and Investigators$46,39070
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$46,27050
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$46,210140
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$46,130250
Social and Human Service Assistants$46,070N/A
Broadcast Technicians$46,04040
Counselors, All Other$46,010100
Emergency Medical Technicians$45,990270
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,930100
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,8501,690
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,760270
Word Processors and Typists$45,690110
Financial Clerks, All Other$45,57030
Dental Laboratory Technicians$45,47030
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,390260
Food Batchmakers$45,360240
Orderlies$45,26070
Medical Assistants$45,2402,650
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,0802,600
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,02060
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,830340
Residential Advisors$44,830150
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,73040
Office Clerks, General$44,6105,160
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,6001,120
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$44,52040
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$44,37080
Tax Preparers$44,30080
Self-Enrichment Teachers$44,170470
Tellers$44,130550
Printing Press Operators$44,03090
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$44,000180
Customer Service Representatives$43,8302,060
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$43,83060
Pest Control Workers$43,790320
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$43,71040
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,700930
Photographers$43,63050
Nursing Assistants$43,5701,520
Real Estate Sales Agents$43,440230
Data Entry Keyers$43,360190
Food Science Technicians$43,33080
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,800910
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42,620410
Bakers$42,510650
School Bus Monitors$42,310120
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42,1901,810
Floral Designers$41,98070
Light Truck Drivers$41,9601,580
Couriers and Messengers$41,530170
Butchers and Meat Cutters$41,400350
File Clerks$41,380190
Agricultural Inspectors$41,18050
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$41,05080
Helpers--Production Workers$40,590230
Library Technicians$40,450180
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$40,390N/A
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,37050
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39,980460
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,840310
Pharmacy Aides$39,820150
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$39,740110
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39,6701,610
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,520300
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$39,14060
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39,1303,770
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$38,640N/A
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,480990
Security Guards$38,4602,000
Stockers and Order Fillers$38,3705,560
Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,2401,360
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38,22040
Tutors$37,970790
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$37,910220
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,880170
Coaches and Scouts$37,800490
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37,650110
Cooks, Restaurant$37,6302,240
Agricultural Equipment Operators$37,600600
Parts Salespersons$37,560750
Production Workers, All Other$37,500580
Driver/Sales Workers$37,350780
Tire Repairers and Changers$37,200280
Protective Service Workers, All Other$37,150730
Cooks, Short Order$37,040450
Dietetic Technicians$37,010130
Library Assistants, Clerical$36,87080
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36,860240
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,7904,490
Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,4409,400
Recreation Workers$36,4001,290
Sewing Machine Operators$36,36060
Medical Transcriptionists$36,280120
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,1601,450
Childcare Workers$35,9801,230
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,840190
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,840380
Food Preparation Workers$35,7201,750
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,680900
Cooks, Fast Food$35,6202,590
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,6101,400
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,470310
Physical Therapist Aides$35,360100
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35,340400
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,240440
Retail Salespersons$35,1905,630
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35,110150
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,09034,210
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,07080
Animal Caretakers$35,040320
Material Moving Workers, All Other$34,930260
Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,9002,900
Dishwashers$34,7801,030
Cashiers$34,7308,550
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$34,49050
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$34,140N/A
Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,100420
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,060200
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33,800570
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,540640
Food Processing Workers, All Other$33,490160
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$33,470320
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,43014,550
Bartenders$33,390860
Waiters and Waitresses$33,3503,210
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33,280870