Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $55,820 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.84
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $88,520
Employed locally 510
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $45,560
    50th (median)
    $55,820
    75th
    $75,340
    90th
    $88,520

    Bakersfield economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,910
    Carson City, NV $61,300
    Vallejo, CA $59,650
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,240

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Bakersfield, CA is $26.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.68 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Bakersfield, CA is 14.7% above the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,560.