Engineers, All Other Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $142,400 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $68.46
10th percentile $46,010
90th percentile $191,880
Employed locally 620
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,010
    25th
    $99,850
    50th (median)
    $142,400
    75th
    $170,520
    90th
    $191,880

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 210% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 110% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,840
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $130,550
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,480
    California $128,830

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,160
    Aerospace Engineers $127,900
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $124,910
    Mechanical Engineers $116,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $101,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Bakersfield, CA is $68.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.84 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20.9% above the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $46,010 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,850.