Computer Programmers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $82,680 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.75
10th percentile $60,620
90th percentile $135,000
Employed locally 100
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,620
    25th
    $71,580
    50th (median)
    $82,680
    75th
    $110,140
    90th
    $135,000

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 122% Median Computer Programmers salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000
    California $116,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $115,190
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other$106,790
    Software Developers$132,590
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,880
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,950
    Computer and Information Research Scientists$120,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Bakersfield, CA is $39.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.90 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 16.2% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $60,620 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,580.