Pediatricians, General Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $290,420 +38.2% vs national
Median hourly $139.62
10th percentile $93,350
90th percentile $375,700
Employed locally 70
National median $210,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,350
    25th
    $217,330
    50th (median)
    $290,420
    75th
    $375,700
    90th
    $375,700

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Pediatricians, General salary vs area income 429% Median Pediatricians, General salary is 329% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pediatricians, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $605,560
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $395,040
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    York-Hanover, PA $344,960
    Fresno, CA $289,290
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $287,040

    Nearby metros — Pediatricians, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $395,040
    Vallejo, CA $357,320
    Fresno, CA $289,290
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $262,650
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $220,310
    Visalia, CA $216,220

    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 Pediatricians, General make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Pediatricians, General in Bakersfield, CA is $139.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $180.63 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Pediatricians, General salaries?

    The median Pediatricians, General salary in Bakersfield, CA is 38.2% above the national median of $210,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pediatricians, General in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Pediatricians, General (10th percentile) earn around $93,350 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $217,330.