Bakers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $42,510 +16% vs national
Median hourly $20.44
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $48,030
Employed locally 650
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $42,510
    75th
    $48,030
    90th
    $48,030

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 63% Median Bakers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Napa, CA $42,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,730
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,720
    Production Workers, All Other $37,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Bakersfield, CA is $20.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.86 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 16% above the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.