Occupational Therapists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $119,550 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $57.48
10th percentile $78,860
90th percentile $150,860
Employed locally 160
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,860
    25th
    $99,630
    50th (median)
    $119,550
    75th
    $134,520
    90th
    $150,860

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 177% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

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    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 Occupational Therapists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Bakersfield, CA is $57.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.00 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 21.6% above the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,860 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,630.