Civil Engineers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $98,160 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.19
10th percentile $73,760
90th percentile $159,780
Employed locally 760
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,760
    25th
    $80,970
    50th (median)
    $98,160
    75th
    $128,490
    90th
    $159,780

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Civil Engineers salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    California $118,450

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers$127,900
    Engineers, All Other$142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$124,910
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$98,530
    Mechanical Engineers$116,460
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$101,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Bakersfield, CA is $47.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.45 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 1.4% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,760 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,970.