May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Bakersfield
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
474 occupations
Across 474 occupations with published wages in Bakersfield, first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers record the highest median at $632,190 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Bakersfield
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $632,190 | 340 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $332,530 | 190 | |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $299,990 | 70 | |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $290,420 | 70 | |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | $269,000 | — | |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | — | |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | — | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $198,070 | 350 | |
| 9 | Chief Executives | $195,400 | 390 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $179,980 | 220 | |
| 11 | Dentists, General | $172,120 | 220 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $165,580 | 430 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,470 | 430 | |
| 14 | Pharmacists | $161,930 | 600 | |
| 15 | Natural Sciences Managers | $156,270 | 60 | |
| 16 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $154,410 | 800 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $153,030 | 900 | |
| 18 | Lawyers | $150,900 | 610 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $150,780 | 100 | |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $149,960 | 240 | |
| 21 | Petroleum Engineers | $147,440 | 160 | |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $145,690 | 800 | |
| 23 | Engineers, All Other | $139,980 | 670 | |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | $138,130 | 240 | |
| 25 | Physical Scientists, All Other | $137,340 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 32,500 | $34,620 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,270 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,180 | $39,470 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,440 | $46,890 |
| Cashiers | 8,350 | $35,220 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,050 | $57,690 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,190 | $39,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,050 | $36,320 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 6,040 | $38,930 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,620 | $128,810 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 17,270 |
| Bartenders | $34,320 | 830 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,320 | 2,920 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,320 | 880 |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | $34,320 | 150 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $34,320 | 1,080 |
| Parking Attendants | $34,320 | 70 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $34,560 | 340 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $34,620 | 32,500 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,660 | 490 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.