DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$86,206
vs National
+18.6%
National: $72,675BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,242
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,206
+18.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,675
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Occupational Therapists in Bakersfield, CA earns $86,206 in nominal terms, which is 18.6% above the national average of $72,675. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,242 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PARKWAY THERAPIES LLC | $94,640 | 8 |
| Kern County Superintendent of Schools | $89,255 | 1 |
| Premier Rehab Services LLC | $84,240 | 40 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | $83,200 | 229 |
| Integrated Resources Inc | $79,040 | 165 |
| Intergro Resources Inc. | $77,792 | 49 |
| ALPHAVISTA SERVICES INC. | $72,426 | 115 |
| HEALTHSOUTH BAKERSFILED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, LLC | $70,741 | 1 |
| Pristine Rehab Care, LLC | $70,387 | 60 |
| HEALTH CAROUSEL II LLC | $63,086 | 22 |
| HEALTHSOUTH BAKERSFIELD REHABILITATION HOSPITAL | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Occupational Therapists make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Occupational Therapists salary in Bakersfield, CA is $86,206 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Occupational Therapists?
A Occupational Therapists in Bakersfield, CA earns 18.6% more than the national median of $72,675, or $62,242 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.