DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$88,723
vs National
+25.8%
National: $70,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,060
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$88,723
+25.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Civil Engineers in Bakersfield, CA earns $88,723 in nominal terms, which is 25.8% above the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,060 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons PATCO Inc | $107,058 | 2 |
| TIC-THE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY | $87,548 | 5 |
| TIC The Industrial Company | $85,514 | 10 |
| Granite Construction | $82,493 | 43 |
| Parsons Transportation Group Inc. | $79,248 | 128 |
| TJ CROSS ENGINEERS, INC. | $77,106 | 2 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | $72,675 | 185 |
| GEI Consultants, Inc | $70,127 | 17 |
| TIC- THE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Civil Engineers make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Civil Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is $88,723 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?
A Civil Engineers in Bakersfield, CA earns 25.8% more than the national median of $70,500, or $64,060 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.