Family Medicine Physicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $332,530 +39.5% vs national
Median hourly $159.87
10th percentile $107,650
90th percentile $434,630
Employed locally 190
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,650
    25th
    $263,920
    50th (median)
    $332,530
    75th
    $397,110
    90th
    $434,630

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 491% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 391% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010
    Salinas, CA $410,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $351,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $348,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $345,310
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $345,310

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Bakersfield, CA is $159.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $208.96 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 39.5% above the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Family Medicine Physicians in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $107,650 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $263,920.