Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $160,300 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $77.07
10th percentile $82,440
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,440
    25th
    $104,480
    50th (median)
    $160,300
    75th
    $207,050

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 237% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 137% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    California $204,100
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $199,590
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $191,880

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    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $102,510
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    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $147,350
    Financial Managers $142,890
    Construction Managers $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Bakersfield, CA is $77.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $115.00 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.5% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $82,440 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,480.