Nurse Practitioners Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $165,460 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $79.55
10th percentile $129,890
90th percentile $209,170
Employed locally 360
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,890
    25th
    $147,990
    50th (median)
    $165,460
    75th
    $182,140
    90th
    $209,170

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 245% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 145% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield, CA is $79.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.78 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Bakersfield, CA is 28.1% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $129,890 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $147,990.