DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$74,004
vs National
+13.1%
National: $65,453BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,432
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,004
+13.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,453
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Bakersfield, CA earns $74,004 in nominal terms, which is 13.1% above the national average of $65,453. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,432 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CSU, BAKERSFIELD | $74,004 | 4 |
| California State University, Bakersfield | $73,488 | 3 |
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How much does a Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Bakersfield, CA is $74,004 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Bakersfield, CA earns 13.1% more than the national median of $65,453, or $53,432 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.