Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $98,900 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.55
10th percentile $63,130
90th percentile $158,450
Employed locally 210
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,130
    25th
    $80,000
    50th (median)
    $98,900
    75th
    $122,180
    90th
    $158,450

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 146% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,470
    California $111,100
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,450
    Salinas, CA $107,570
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $104,610

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Bakersfield, CA is $47.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.55 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.4% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,130 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,000.