Chief Executives Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $193,970 -6% vs national
Median hourly $93.25
10th percentile $85,980
90th percentile —
Employed locally 420
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,980
    25th
    $126,620
    50th (median)
    $193,970

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 287% Median Chief Executives salary is 187% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $344,960
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $288,690
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $286,050
    Napa, CA $241,590
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $238,440

    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 Chief Executives make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Bakersfield, CA is $93.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $185.98 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Bakersfield, CA is 6% below the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $85,980 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,620.