Machinists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $54,690 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.29
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $93,070
Employed locally 300
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $54,690
    75th
    $74,210
    90th
    $93,070

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 81% Median Machinists salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,650
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    Casper, WY $61,140

    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 Machinists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Bakersfield, CA is $26.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.40 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.6% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.