Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $39,840 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.15
10th percentile $33,960
90th percentile $57,430
Employed locally 310
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,960
    25th
    $36,800
    50th (median)
    $39,840
    75th
    $47,610
    90th
    $57,430

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,380
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,990
    Vallejo, CA $45,270
    Merced, CA $45,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,020

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $19.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.5% above the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,960 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,800.