Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $55,910 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.88
10th percentile $41,790
90th percentile $84,180
Employed locally 140
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,790
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $55,910
    75th
    $56,790
    90th
    $84,180

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 83% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,680
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,170
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $90,210
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $89,770
    Anchorage, AK $89,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190
    Vallejo, CA $70,670
    Fresno, CA $69,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $69,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,260
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $66,210

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,110
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $62,480
    Chemists $90,660
    School Psychologists $123,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Technicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $26.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.45 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 4.3% below the national median of $58,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,790 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.