Aerospace Engineers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $127,900 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $61.49
10th percentile $89,460
90th percentile $184,720
Employed locally 630
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,460
    25th
    $105,960
    50th (median)
    $127,900
    75th
    $156,310
    90th
    $184,720

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Aerospace Engineers salary vs area income 189% Median Aerospace Engineers salary is 89% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aerospace Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $175,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $174,130
    Colorado Springs, CO $170,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $167,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $161,580
    Omaha, NE-IA $160,630

    Nearby metros — Aerospace Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $167,340
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $151,080
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $145,860
    California $143,860
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $143,860

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$98,160
    Engineers, All Other$142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$124,910
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$98,530
    Mechanical Engineers$116,460
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$101,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aerospace Engineers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Aerospace Engineers in Bakersfield, CA is $61.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.73 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Aerospace Engineers salaries?

    The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 5.1% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aerospace Engineers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Aerospace Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $89,460 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,960.