Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $126,010 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.58
10th percentile $85,880
90th percentile $172,520
Employed locally 190
National median $155,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,880
    25th
    $107,270
    50th (median)
    $126,010
    75th
    $146,540
    90th
    $172,520

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Hardware Engineers salary vs area income 186% Median Computer Hardware Engineers salary is 86% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Hardware Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $197,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $188,540
    Connecticut $188,540
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $184,560
    California $179,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $174,070

    Nearby metros — Computer Hardware Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $197,090
    California $179,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $172,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $170,570
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $169,230
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $164,970

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,160
    Aerospace Engineers $127,900
    Engineers, All Other $142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $124,910
    Mechanical Engineers $116,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Hardware Engineers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Bakersfield, CA is $60.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.78 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Computer Hardware Engineers salaries?

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 18.7% below the national median of $155,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $85,880 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,270.