Human Resources Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $74,720 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.92
10th percentile $47,100
90th percentile $121,390
Employed locally 1,200
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,100
    25th
    $59,340
    50th (median)
    $74,720
    75th
    $96,100
    90th
    $121,390

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 110% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,930
    California $81,810
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Vallejo, CA $80,830

    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
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $35.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.49 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.5% above the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,100 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,340.