Median DOL Salary
$105,977
Total DOL Filings
2,001
Companies Hiring
499
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Bakersfield, CA$105,977
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Bakersfield, CA is 74% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Bakersfield
Highest-Paying Occupations in Bakersfield
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $183,425 | -9.1% | 8 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $149,000 | +33.8% | 27 |
| Pharmacists | $126,880 | -23.2% | 69 |
| Dentists, General | $124,800 | -30.1% | 29 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $121,950 | -17.5% | 72 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $116,000 | +4.4% | 10 |
| Industrial Engineers | $111,000 | -9.8% | 12 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,000 | -14.6% | 11 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $95,680 | -38.1% | 8 |
| Civil Engineers | $88,723 | -25.1% | 12 |
| Chemical Engineers | $88,442 | N/A | 18 |
| Electrical Engineers | $88,313 | -37.1% | 78 |
| Occupational Therapists | $86,206 | -27.8% | 28 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,008 | -34.2% | 11 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -36.2% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $83,757 | -33.7% | 34 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,328 | -37.3% | 9 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $80,143 | -6.2% | 21 |
| Engineers, All Other | $78,998 | -38.7% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $77,720 | -23.9% | 10 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - California
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for California.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,600 | 36,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $211,340 | 100,020 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $204,100 | 14,120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,810 | 30,690 |
| Physicians, All Other | $201,510 | 20,750 |
| Lawyers | $197,790 | 92,580 |
| Nurse Midwives | $196,700 | 880 |
| Podiatrists | $193,510 | 930 |
| Physicists | $180,900 | 6,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $179,880 | 24,200 |
Salary Trend in Bakersfield, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Bakersfield, CA has a cost of living index of 138.5, which is 38.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $72,202 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $183,425 | $132,437 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $149,000 | $107,581 |
| Pharmacists | $126,880 | $91,610 |
| Dentists, General | $124,800 | $90,108 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $121,950 | $88,051 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.