Accountants and Auditors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $80,130 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.53
10th percentile $56,390
90th percentile $128,420
Employed locally 1,790
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,390
    25th
    $66,450
    50th (median)
    $80,130
    75th
    $101,030
    90th
    $128,420

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 118% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $97,580
    California $96,360
    Napa, CA $94,780
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,890

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Bakersfield, CA is $38.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.33 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 1.9% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $56,390 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,450.