Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $173,450 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $83.39
10th percentile $123,360
90th percentile —
Employed locally 250
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $123,360
    25th
    $149,420
    50th (median)
    $173,450
    75th
    $209,410

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 256% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 156% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Engineering Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    New Mexico $215,730
    Albuquerque, NM $215,120
    Midland, TX $209,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $202,290

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Engineering Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    California $201,810
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $200,820
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $196,810
    Vallejo, CA $190,480

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$102,510
    Sales Managers$95,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers$128,360
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$147,350
    Financial Managers$142,890
    Construction Managers$128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Bakersfield, CA is $83.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $120.66 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries?

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.4% above the national median of $167,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $123,360 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $149,420.