Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $56,900 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.36
10th percentile $37,880
90th percentile $117,000
Employed locally 40
National median $48,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,880
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $56,900
    75th
    $82,360
    90th
    $117,000

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,360
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $78,690
    Pittsburgh, PA $75,550
    Columbia, SC $74,760
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,240

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,360
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,240
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,210
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,350
    California $63,040
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,040

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93,470
    Construction Laborers$58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$62,100
    Electricians$75,310
    Carpenters$66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $27.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.75 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 18.2% above the national median of $48,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,880 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.