Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,950 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.53
10th percentile $68,270
90th percentile $157,240
Employed locally 560
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,270
    25th
    $79,410
    50th (median)
    $100,950
    75th
    $125,140
    90th
    $157,240

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 149% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 49% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Systems Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Boulder, CO $132,290
    California $127,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    California $127,660
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $126,520
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,550

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $106,790
    Software Developers $132,590
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,880
    Computer and Information Research Scientists $120,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,690
    Data Scientists $91,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Bakersfield, CA is $48.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.38 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.7% below the national median of $103,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $68,270 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,410.