Credit Analysts Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,390 -2% vs national
Median hourly $38.17
10th percentile $49,480
90th percentile $163,400
Employed locally 30
National median $80,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,480
    25th
    $71,130
    50th (median)
    $79,390
    75th
    $110,900
    90th
    $163,400

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Analysts salary vs area income 117% Median Credit Analysts salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $133,180
    New York $132,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,470
    Winston-Salem, NC $124,520
    Birmingham, AL $105,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010

    Nearby metros — Credit Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,350
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $94,880
    California $88,360
    North Carolina $88,230
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $87,730

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Analysts make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Analysts in Bakersfield, CA is $38.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.56 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Credit Analysts salaries?

    The median Credit Analysts salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2% below the national median of $80,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Credit Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $49,480 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,130.