Financial Managers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $142,890 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $68.70
10th percentile $79,880
90th percentile —
Employed locally 860
National median $161,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,880
    25th
    $106,840
    50th (median)
    $142,890
    75th
    $195,250

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Managers salary vs area income 211% Median Financial Managers salary is 111% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $216,520
    New York $215,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    New Jersey $188,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490

    Nearby metros — Financial Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490
    California $174,920
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $168,300

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$102,510
    Sales Managers$95,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers$128,360
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$147,350
    Construction Managers$128,640
    Managers, All Other$143,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Managers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Managers in Bakersfield, CA is $68.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $133.07 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Financial Managers salaries?

    The median Financial Managers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 11.6% below the national median of $161,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Managers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Financial Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,880 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,840.