Environmental Engineers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $118,560 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $57.00
10th percentile $74,560
90th percentile $166,260
Employed locally 60
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,560
    25th
    $96,090
    50th (median)
    $118,560
    75th
    $154,350
    90th
    $166,260

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 175% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 75% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Redding, CA $137,810
    Vallejo, CA $136,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $134,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,160
    Aerospace Engineers $127,900
    Engineers, All Other $142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $124,910
    Mechanical Engineers $116,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Bakersfield, CA is $57.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.78 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 13.8% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,560 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,090.