Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Careers in Bakersfield, CA: pay and employment for 339 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12540), which includes Bakersfield, Delano and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Bakersfield city limits.
Quick answer
In the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan area (CBSA 12540), BLS OEWS counted 338,230 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,470 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Pharmacist ($161,930), Principal ($154,410), Financial Manager ($153,030). The largest occupations are Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (32,500), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (17,270), Fast Food and Counter Workers (9,180).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan area at 100.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 1% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Pharmacist$161,930 median · 600 employed
- Principal$154,410 median · 800 employed
- Financial Manager$153,030 median · 900 employed
- Lawyer$150,900 median · 610 employed
- Managers, All Other$145,690 median · 800 employed
- Engineers, All Other$139,980 median · 670 employed
- Hospital Administrator$132,670 median · 1,020 employed
- Software Engineer$130,330 median · 740 employed
- Registered Nurse$128,810 median · 5,620 employed
- Aerospace Engineer$128,720 median · 700 employed
Largest occupations
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse32,500 employed · $34,620 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides17,270 employed · $34,320 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers9,180 employed · $39,470 median
- Material Handler8,440 employed · $46,890 median
- Cashier8,350 employed · $35,220 median
- Truck Driver7,050 employed · $57,690 median
- Stocker6,190 employed · $39,070 median
- Sales Associate6,050 employed · $36,320 median
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary6,040 employed · $38,930 median
- Registered Nurse5,620 employed · $128,810 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Correctional Officer$107,220 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$94,280 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,120 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Aircraft Mechanic$91,750 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Police Officer$78,130 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Heavy Equipment Operator$77,960 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,940 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$76,130 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Electrician$75,860 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74,190 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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Detailed pay for popular careers in Bakersfield, CA
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All 339 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $34,620U.S. $35,660 | $35,760 | 32,500 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,320U.S. $35,800 | $35,190 | 17,270 | n/a | n/a |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $39,470U.S. $31,200 | $40,290 | 9,180 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $46,890U.S. $40,240 | $45,900 | 8,440 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $35,220U.S. $32,880 | $38,160 | 8,350 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $57,690U.S. $58,640 | $56,530 | 7,050 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $39,070U.S. $37,330 | $42,170 | 6,190 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $36,320U.S. $35,410 | $40,330 | 6,050 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $38,930U.S. $36,780 | $41,650 | 6,040 | n/a | n/a |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $128,810U.S. $97,550 | $128,200 | 5,620 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $45,440U.S. $45,010 | $46,540 | 5,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,480U.S. $41,670 | $65,040 | 5,390 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $79,900U.S. $63,970 | $85,920 | 4,540 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $104,460U.S. $105,770 | $129,730 | 4,100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $42,490U.S. $36,840 | $43,030 | 4,060 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $99,150U.S. $72,040 | $94,540 | 3,300 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $107,220U.S. $58,940 | $96,930 | 3,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,320U.S. $35,230 | $41,180 | 2,920 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $95,000U.S. $83,050 | $97,670 | 2,740 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $45,580U.S. $44,080 | $49,140 | 2,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $50,960U.S. $47,540 | $53,140 | 2,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $53,170U.S. $50,670 | $55,670 | 2,580 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $50,800U.S. $49,590 | $57,240 | 2,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $35,260U.S. $36,280 | $38,310 | 2,480 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $41,480U.S. $30,890 | $40,330 | 2,450 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $71,830U.S. $69,500 | $73,930 | 2,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $44,980U.S. $46,420 | $47,830 | 2,370 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $46,560U.S. $45,690 | $48,070 | 2,340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $37,800U.S. $37,390 | $40,050 | 2,100 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $49,350U.S. $48,520 | $54,430 | 2,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $38,440U.S. $38,020 | $42,130 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $47,310U.S. $44,770 | $49,080 | 1,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $37,090U.S. $35,320 | $38,700 | 1,950 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $48,280U.S. $45,930 | $53,590 | 1,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $79,620U.S. $83,680 | $89,590 | 1,870 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $59,620U.S. $59,350 | $65,100 | 1,730 | n/a | n/a |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $46,130U.S. $42,260 | $46,500 | 1,720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $36,190U.S. $34,980 | $38,400 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $47,430U.S. $45,930 | $50,220 | 1,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $43,770U.S. $39,150 | $44,130 | 1,630 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $92,120U.S. $79,920 | $93,890 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $43,320U.S. $44,860 | $48,890 | 1,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $62,620U.S. $69,990 | $72,170 | 1,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $96,580U.S. $101,860 | $103,570 | 1,530 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $74,190U.S. $72,080 | $84,050 | 1,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $76,130U.S. $64,400 | $75,520 | 1,480 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $55,800U.S. $47,120 | $60,910 | 1,480 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $46,910U.S. $59,320 | $54,620 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $104,580U.S. $102,320 | $109,880 | 1,410 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $75,860U.S. $63,190 | $79,960 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $45,970U.S. $45,260 | $50,430 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5013 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $62,170U.S. $58,160 | $63,720 | 1,360 | No formal educational credential | +1.1% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $78,130U.S. $76,210 | $90,570 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $43,310U.S. $43,220 | $47,160 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,060U.S. $36,560 | $40,530 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $36,510U.S. $35,830 | $40,250 | 1,260 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $62,450U.S. $50,620 | $62,680 | 1,250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $76,700U.S. $75,940 | $81,730 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $98,270U.S. $148,270 | $119,440 | 1,220 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $35,670U.S. $35,510 | $39,450 | 1,220 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $67,490U.S. $62,890 | $68,560 | 1,210 | n/a | n/a |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $39,690U.S. $38,010 | $41,950 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $94,280U.S. $79,860 | $96,740 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $46,710U.S. $48,570 | $53,100 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $66,540U.S. $60,580 | $71,400 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $43,970U.S. $41,300 | $48,780 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,180U.S. $116,580 | $124,380 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,320U.S. $38,770 | $40,910 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $35,720U.S. $34,810 | $37,310 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $132,670U.S. $123,860 | $146,420 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $77,960U.S. $59,850 | $86,130 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $48,100U.S. $48,070 | $51,190 | 990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $59,330U.S. $59,550 | $68,190 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $66,450U.S. $63,800 | $76,110 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $58,860U.S. $69,280 | $67,040 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $76,940U.S. $74,450 | $82,990 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $76,110U.S. $77,640 | $82,720 | 930 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $39,470U.S. $43,350 | $44,300 | 930 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $73,680U.S. $64,520 | $75,850 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $153,030U.S. $166,570 | $166,070 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $45,880U.S. $38,140 | $48,000 | 890 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,320U.S. $33,980 | $37,560 | 880 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $99,300U.S. $100,840 | $110,540 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $48,110U.S. $45,750 | $52,450 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $57,040U.S. $49,500 | $55,790 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $63,520U.S. $61,770 | $64,010 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $39,080U.S. $44,650 | $45,300 | 850 | n/a | n/a |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $97,700U.S. $64,330 | $93,780 | 830 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,320U.S. $34,340 | $41,070 | 830 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $154,410U.S. $105,870 | $147,360 | 800 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $145,690U.S. $141,900 | $152,500 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,250U.S. $65,120 | $77,980 | 800 | n/a | n/a |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $61,380U.S. $59,650 | $64,600 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $57,360U.S. $53,750 | $58,650 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $62,980U.S. $61,860 | $69,640 | 780 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $72,410U.S. $59,280 | $199,490 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $66,150U.S. $65,510 | $67,220 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $69,910U.S. $78,760 | $78,380 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $130,330U.S. $135,980 | $153,610 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $39,110U.S. $38,630 | $46,010 | 730 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $127,890U.S. $114,990 | $136,220 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural ProductsSOC 45-2041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $35,310U.S. $35,730 | $35,870 | 720 | No formal educational credential | -3.4% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $91,750U.S. $79,870 | $88,450 | 710 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $80,040U.S. $80,730 | $91,090 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $128,720U.S. $134,960 | $134,930 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $34,770U.S. $32,150 | $37,150 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Agricultural Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-2091 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $36,930U.S. $41,730 | $39,990 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +8.6% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $66,400U.S. $61,010 | $70,240 | 680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $80,120U.S. $77,710 | $88,150 | 670 | n/a | n/a |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $139,980U.S. $122,930 | $131,150 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $72,860U.S. $76,590 | $77,020 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,470U.S. $37,160 | $42,500 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $56,660U.S. $60,550 | $59,770 | 630 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $60,100U.S. $50,890 | $68,650 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $52,000U.S. $48,500 | $53,990 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $101,770U.S. $78,350 | $99,020 | 610 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $150,900U.S. $159,670 | $155,160 | 610 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $161,930U.S. $140,910 | $158,780 | 600 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $58,670U.S. $57,020 | $65,280 | 600 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $127,340U.S. $130,220 | $134,510 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $119,790U.S. $104,110 | $121,730 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $44,830U.S. $43,030 | $44,120 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $103,170U.S. $78,190 | $106,180 | 540 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,750U.S. $50,340 | $54,590 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $92,880U.S. $66,270 | $101,240 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $47,530U.S. $46,800 | $53,870 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $58,350U.S. $50,290 | $71,470 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $95,470U.S. $82,320 | $101,160 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $61,360U.S. $78,660 | $79,280 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $58,540U.S. $49,400 | $64,380 | 520 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,820U.S. $66,140 | $86,860 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $43,910U.S. $37,450 | $44,960 | 510 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $56,650U.S. $58,260 | $59,590 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $36,140U.S. $40,110 | $46,060 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,780U.S. $114,130 | $113,160 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,510U.S. $107,230 | $108,570 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,600U.S. $80,390 | $82,400 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,400U.S. $105,850 | $110,380 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $116,650U.S. $140,300 | $122,720 | 490 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,720U.S. $90,150 | $90,500 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,140U.S. $35,360 | $40,150 | 490 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,660U.S. $31,200 | $36,730 | 490 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,170U.S. $47,320 | $50,880 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,700U.S. $69,990 | $83,720 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,880U.S. $47,920 | $52,770 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,960U.S. $120,630 | $127,550 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,640U.S. $60,020 | $72,730 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,250U.S. $37,290 | $39,730 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,210U.S. $80,110 | $98,320 | 450 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,100U.S. $35,760 | $36,900 | 450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,330U.S. $62,680 | $83,620 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $164,470U.S. $175,140 | $171,070 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,580U.S. $132,300 | $165,290 | 430 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,960U.S. $49,230 | $52,960 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,390U.S. $78,740 | $90,960 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,630U.S. $35,070 | $36,950 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,440U.S. $46,850 | $43,050 | 400 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,860U.S. $47,160 | $53,900 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,510U.S. $45,670 | $48,290 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,210U.S. $56,550 | $52,550 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $195,400U.S. $213,990 | $221,480 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,610U.S. $69,390 | $73,760 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,600U.S. $77,440 | $105,880 | 390 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,750U.S. $62,280 | $60,510 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,000U.S. $48,430 | $49,200 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,760U.S. $82,280 | $98,860 | 370 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,990U.S. $53,140 | $59,300 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,840U.S. $81,100 | $95,950 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,210U.S. $62,930 | $67,700 | 360 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,390U.S. $48,280 | $52,610 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,790U.S. $45,920 | $53,760 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,290U.S. $39,680 | $37,040 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,010U.S. $66,940 | $80,090 | 350 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $198,070U.S. $135,880 | $177,840 | 350 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,010U.S. $42,540 | $42,110 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,380U.S. $98,100 | $109,420 | 340 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,960U.S. $106,040 | $131,620 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $632,190U.S. $93,530 | $390,450 | 340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,560U.S. $35,840 | $37,850 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,220U.S. $48,700 | $54,220 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,200U.S. $50,260 | $56,010 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,730U.S. $99,130 | $100,830 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,490U.S. $35,880 | $39,020 | 330 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,610U.S. $37,710 | $39,460 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,000U.S. $59,050 | $51,000 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,260U.S. $45,250 | $48,350 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,400U.S. $40,140 | $44,940 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,190U.S. $106,660 | $118,070 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,450U.S. $67,880 | $80,800 | 310 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,490U.S. $102,760 | $124,100 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,350U.S. $97,870 | $119,880 | 310 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,270U.S. $51,140 | $56,920 | 310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,660U.S. $35,360 | $38,950 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,520U.S. $126,060 | $135,320 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,500U.S. $56,730 | $64,450 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,420U.S. $62,890 | $69,330 | 300 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,770U.S. $87,520 | $71,440 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,130U.S. $46,380 | $46,850 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,590U.S. $34,890 | $37,160 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,500U.S. $76,690 | $89,890 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,060U.S. $38,100 | $62,220 | 290 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,220U.S. $62,470 | $60,510 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,480U.S. $74,690 | $82,820 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,700U.S. $102,440 | $109,180 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,670U.S. $95,320 | $118,400 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,580U.S. $74,750 | $82,920 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,660U.S. $44,470 | $50,710 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,280U.S. $42,290 | $45,800 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,840U.S. $78,000 | $81,130 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,500U.S. $60,280 | $85,270 | 260 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,650U.S. $74,090 | $94,030 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,330U.S. $35,790 | $39,910 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,680U.S. $58,750 | $58,670 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $149,960U.S. $166,790 | $163,630 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $138,130U.S. $149,280 | $150,470 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,460U.S. $63,820 | $84,380 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,010U.S. $39,390 | $46,760 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,470U.S. $64,650 | $74,860 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,200U.S. $45,230 | $52,590 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,610U.S. $49,100 | $58,890 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,960U.S. $52,830 | $64,400 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and GasSOC 47-5071 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,640U.S. $46,960 | $55,060 | 240 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,530U.S. $96,710 | $90,510 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,760U.S. $93,790 | $112,690 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,570U.S. $50,610 | $53,510 | 230 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,930U.S. $47,810 | $52,160 | 230 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,010U.S. $48,250 | $53,080 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,380U.S. $35,670 | $40,160 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $179,980U.S. $171,270 | $183,000 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,640U.S. $82,220 | $89,900 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $172,120U.S. $170,950 | $191,640 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,050U.S. $58,430 | $65,040 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,920U.S. $32,910 | $35,570 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,150U.S. $54,210 | $54,260 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,240U.S. $53,040 | $63,940 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $58,750 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,600U.S. $74,330 | $87,650 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,240U.S. $51,610 | $50,880 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,490U.S. $49,690 | $57,300 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,350U.S. $64,070 | $63,020 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,620U.S. $43,600 | $46,000 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,800U.S. $39,070 | $43,370 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,810U.S. $41,800 | $39,190 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,230U.S. $76,220 | $74,620 | 200 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,200U.S. $120,230 | $106,010 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,990U.S. $65,790 | $51,310 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,470U.S. $39,630 | $44,430 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,760U.S. $102,040 | $96,390 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,230U.S. $102,740 | $106,890 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,110U.S. $103,410 | $130,960 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,570U.S. $91,240 | $105,620 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $332,530U.S. $244,180 | $325,340 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,540U.S. $42,240 | $47,620 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,640U.S. $55,440 | $60,990 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,660U.S. $67,890 | $83,290 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +0.8% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,290U.S. $104,300 | $98,140 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $116,550U.S. $100,580 | $115,160 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,250U.S. $55,090 | $65,010 | 180 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,990U.S. $96,590 | $111,260 | 180 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,850U.S. $38,150 | $41,810 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,990U.S. $49,230 | $54,250 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,160U.S. $104,590 | $127,240 | 170 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,430U.S. $95,990 | $122,540 | 170 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,200U.S. $100,330 | $120,750 | 170 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,540U.S. $47,700 | $52,300 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,500U.S. $48,560 | $54,840 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,760U.S. $41,340 | $46,010 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,690U.S. $61,800 | $79,330 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Helpers--Extraction WorkersSOC 47-5081 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,060U.S. $47,730 | $51,810 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,640U.S. $54,890 | $61,670 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,020U.S. $129,180 | $111,420 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,460U.S. $161,740 | $127,700 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Petroleum EngineerSOC 17-2171 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $147,440U.S. $144,910 | $137,320 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,970U.S. $64,950 | $69,420 | 160 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,970U.S. $62,960 | $69,300 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,870U.S. $47,030 | $53,610 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,390U.S. $48,990 | $65,320 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,540U.S. $50,690 | $57,110 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,840U.S. $68,080 | $76,190 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,420U.S. $59,300 | $72,570 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,930U.S. $66,150 | $71,450 | 150 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,310U.S. $71,900 | $77,120 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,100U.S. $68,380 | $87,150 | 150 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,750U.S. $55,570 | $56,930 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Agricultural Workers, All OtherSOC 45-2099 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,320U.S. $39,850 | $44,650 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,240U.S. $49,450 | $58,970 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,050U.S. $95,420 | $109,000 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,630U.S. $60,390 | $60,790 | 140 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,790U.S. $50,860 | $43,760 | 140 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,840U.S. $37,680 | $42,720 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,710U.S. $38,630 | $45,210 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,240U.S. $50,020 | $54,010 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,370U.S. $60,850 | $60,950 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| FarmerSOC 11-9013 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,340U.S. $89,900 | $125,020 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,220U.S. $61,160 | $61,400 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $76,780 | not published | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,970U.S. $47,260 | $55,360 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,530U.S. $46,170 | $55,610 | 130 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,390U.S. $39,200 | $42,050 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,630U.S. $62,130 | $63,580 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,310U.S. $65,700 | $75,550 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,520U.S. $44,350 | $51,950 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,950U.S. $72,550 | $78,170 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,070U.S. $44,580 | $45,530 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,050U.S. $60,600 | $71,150 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,730U.S. $47,380 | $54,460 | 120 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,360U.S. $33,580 | $41,820 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,080U.S. $50,960 | $58,770 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,020U.S. $39,320 | $40,290 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,240U.S. $50,580 | $56,290 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,400U.S. $62,780 | $71,000 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,400U.S. $123,220 | $150,610 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,940U.S. $78,210 | $78,160 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,200U.S. $91,640 | $93,250 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,050U.S. $75,440 | $91,730 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,410U.S. $89,320 | $92,580 | 110 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,220U.S. $61,560 | $63,330 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,510U.S. $90,360 | $99,360 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,760U.S. $76,400 | $86,820 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,220U.S. $35,100 | $39,880 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,410U.S. $48,590 | $55,470 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,080U.S. $42,360 | $41,330 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,850U.S. $63,890 | $71,550 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,610U.S. $74,340 | $101,320 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,680U.S. $45,780 | $44,340 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,100U.S. $78,620 | $90,270 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,140U.S. $95,200 | $113,170 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,960U.S. $67,960 | $68,700 | 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,910U.S. $134,050 | $130,810 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $100,390 | not published | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,070U.S. $99,280 | $116,030 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,490U.S. $68,270 | $90,440 | 100 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,280U.S. $42,910 | $47,070 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,370U.S. $136,570 | $140,940 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $150,780U.S. $130,100 | $160,850 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,470U.S. $37,640 | $43,540 | 100 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,550U.S. $104,920 | $85,590 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,430U.S. $49,880 | $55,500 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Bakersfield-Delano, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,620U.S. $60,070 | $60,730 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Bakersfield, CA
- BLS source geography
- Bakersfield-Delano, CA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 12540
- States
- California
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Bakersfield, CA?
In the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan area (CBSA 12540), BLS OEWS counted 338,230 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,470 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Pharmacist ($161,930), Principal ($154,410), Financial Manager ($153,030).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12540), which includes Bakersfield, Delano and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Bakersfield city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 12540). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs in bakersfield”, “careers in bakersfield ca”, “high paying jobs bakersfield” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).