Materials Engineers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $125,580 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $60.38
10th percentile $89,000
90th percentile $184,720
Employed locally 40
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,000
    25th
    $110,160
    50th (median)
    $125,580
    75th
    $168,700
    90th
    $184,720

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 186% Median Materials Engineers salary is 86% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Materials Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $147,080
    Boulder, CO $141,320
    Washington $140,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $140,810
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $140,180

    Nearby metros — Materials Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,560
    Decatur, AL $130,550
    California $127,550
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $127,140
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $124,130

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$98,160
    Aerospace Engineers$127,900
    Engineers, All Other$142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$124,910
    Mechanical Engineers$116,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$98,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Bakersfield, CA is $60.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.84 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 15.9% above the national median of $108,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Materials Engineers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $89,000 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,160.