Construction Managers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $128,640 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.85
10th percentile $83,840
90th percentile $214,880
Employed locally 760
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,840
    25th
    $103,130
    50th (median)
    $128,640
    75th
    $158,340
    90th
    $214,880

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 190% Median Construction Managers salary is 90% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    El Centro, CA $133,970
    Napa, CA $133,370
    Vallejo, CA $131,880

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $102,510
    Sales Managers $95,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers $128,360
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $147,350
    Financial Managers $142,890
    Managers, All Other $143,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Managers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Bakersfield, CA is $61.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.16 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20.2% above the national median of $106,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Managers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $83,840 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,130.