Customer Service Representatives Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $43,830 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $34,580
90th percentile $62,090
Employed locally 2,060
National median $42,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,580
    25th
    $36,880
    50th (median)
    $43,830
    75th
    $50,250
    90th
    $62,090

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Customer Service Representatives salary vs area income 65% Median Customer Service Representatives salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Customer Service Representatives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,090
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Midland, MI $49,930
    District of Columbia $49,210

    Nearby metros — Customer Service Representatives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,400
    Napa, CA $50,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,060
    Vallejo, CA $48,230
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,150

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Customer Service Representatives make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Customer Service Representatives in Bakersfield, CA is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.90 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Customer Service Representatives salaries?

    The median Customer Service Representatives salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.3% above the national median of $42,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Customer Service Representatives in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Customer Service Representatives (10th percentile) earn around $34,580 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,880.