Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $40,590 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.52
10th percentile $35,430
90th percentile $59,920
Employed locally 230
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,430
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $40,590
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $59,920

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,360
    Salinas, CA $47,320
    Modesto, CA $47,040

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,720
    Bakers $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $19.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.00 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 6.2% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,430 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.