Mechanical Engineers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $116,460 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $55.99
10th percentile $75,230
90th percentile $169,790
Employed locally 560
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,230
    25th
    $90,020
    50th (median)
    $116,460
    75th
    $141,960
    90th
    $169,790

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 172% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 72% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,190
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $128,660
    California $126,370

    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
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $101,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Bakersfield, CA is $55.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.47 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 13.8% above the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,230 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,020.