Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $73,950 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.55
10th percentile $52,140
90th percentile $100,260
Employed locally 60
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,140
    25th
    $69,350
    50th (median)
    $73,950
    75th
    $85,430
    90th
    $100,260

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 109% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Plant and System Operators, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $87,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,590
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,510
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,840
    Billings, MT $83,530

    Nearby metros — Plant and System Operators, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,840
    Modesto, CA $80,930
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,770
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $78,540
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $74,830

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,720
    Bakers $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Plant and System Operators, All Other make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Bakersfield, CA is $35.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.74 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Plant and System Operators, All Other salaries?

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Bakersfield, CA is 19.8% above the national median of $61,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $52,140 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,350.