Optometrists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $129,530 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $62.28
10th percentile $77,730
90th percentile $196,350
Employed locally 120
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,730
    25th
    $102,210
    50th (median)
    $129,530
    75th
    $158,140
    90th
    $196,350

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 191% Median Optometrists salary is 91% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,750
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $157,380
    Vallejo, CA $156,410
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $155,890

    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 Optometrists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Bakersfield, CA is $62.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.71 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.9% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $77,730 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,210.