Chemists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $90,660 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.59
10th percentile $49,240
90th percentile $156,310
Employed locally 190
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,240
    25th
    $60,110
    50th (median)
    $90,660
    75th
    $123,360
    90th
    $156,310

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 134% Median Chemists salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Decatur, AL $103,360
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,600

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,110
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $62,480
    School Psychologists $123,410
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $121,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Bakersfield, CA is $43.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.78 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 7.7% above the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $49,240 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,110.