Physicists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $135,260 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.03
10th percentile $83,300
90th percentile $195,190
Employed locally 80
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,300
    25th
    $101,170
    50th (median)
    $135,260
    75th
    $159,700
    90th
    $195,190

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 200% Median Physicists salary is 100% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $266,260
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $226,750
    Cleveland, OH $225,930
    Minnesota $222,550
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $219,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $214,520
    California $180,900
    North Carolina $170,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $165,730
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $163,210
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $153,890

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,110
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $62,480
    Chemists $90,660
    School Psychologists $123,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Bakersfield, CA is $65.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.84 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 18.7% below the national median of $166,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $83,300 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,170.