Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $49,220 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $80,050
Employed locally 2,460
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $42,810
    50th (median)
    $49,220
    75th
    $64,990
    90th
    $80,050

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 73% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Napa, CA $60,510
    Vallejo, CA $60,500
    Modesto, CA $60,040
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $58,400

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Bakersfield, CA is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.18 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Bakersfield, CA is 1.2% above the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,810.