Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,350 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.96
10th percentile $33,380
90th percentile $73,210
Employed locally 780
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,380
    25th
    $33,420
    50th (median)
    $37,350
    75th
    $49,500
    90th
    $73,210

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Napa, CA $48,270

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,060
    Light Truck Drivers$41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $17.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.26 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.6% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,380 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,420.