Electricians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $75,310 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.21
10th percentile $45,720
90th percentile $121,800
Employed locally 1,350
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,720
    25th
    $58,110
    50th (median)
    $75,310
    75th
    $97,740
    90th
    $121,800

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 111% Median Electricians salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,450
    Canton-Massillon, OH $81,120

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Bakersfield, CA is $36.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.59 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20.8% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,720 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,110.