DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$55,075
vs National
-10.6%
National: $61,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,765
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,075
-10.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Accountants and Auditors in Bakersfield, CA earns $55,075 in nominal terms, which is 10.6% below the national average of $61,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,765 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bakersfield, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. | $112,813 | 3 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | $70,200 | 12,567 |
| BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION | $66,500 | 6 |
| ACCOUNT CONTROL TECHNOLOGY | $51,114 | 5 |
| CBIZ SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LLC | $47,653 | 14 |
| CBIZ HMH, LLC | $47,382 | 6 |
| CBIZ MHM LLC | $47,382 | 21 |
| LOYD'S AVIATION | $43,410 | 2 |
| Trustar Properties, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Accountants and Auditors make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Bakersfield, CA is $55,075 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Accountants and Auditors?
A Accountants and Auditors in Bakersfield, CA earns 10.6% less than the national median of $61,600, or $39,765 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.