Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $124,910 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.05
10th percentile $94,680
90th percentile $174,130
Employed locally 600
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,680
    25th
    $106,230
    50th (median)
    $124,910
    75th
    $156,310
    90th
    $174,130

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 185% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 85% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180
    California $154,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $153,110

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,160
    Aerospace Engineers $127,900
    Engineers, All Other $142,400
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530
    Mechanical Engineers $116,460
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $101,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Bakersfield, CA is $60.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.76 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.1% below the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $94,680 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,230.