Order Clerks Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,950 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $75,110
Employed locally 170
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $40,730
    50th (median)
    $47,950
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $75,110

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 71% Median Order Clerks salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Order Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    Boulder, CO $54,620
    Massachusetts $54,350
    Bend, OR $53,610
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $51,850

    Nearby metros — Order Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,180
    Salinas, CA $49,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,980

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Bakersfield, CA is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.19 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Bakersfield, CA is 7.4% above the national median of $44,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Order Clerks in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,730.