Childcare Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $35,980 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $33,640
90th percentile $45,930
Employed locally 1,230
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,640
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $35,980
    75th
    $37,890
    90th
    $45,930

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Childcare Workers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Modesto, CA $39,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,290

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $36,400
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,540
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,100
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,460
    Animal Caretakers $35,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.27 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 12.3% above the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,640 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.