Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $167,970 +114% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,180
90th percentile $218,250
Employed locally 960
National median $78,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,180
    25th
    $97,850
    50th (median)
    $167,970
    75th
    $172,980
    90th
    $218,250

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 248% Median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary is 148% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $176,930
    Omaha, NE-IA $174,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $142,570

    Nearby metros — Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $142,570
    Salinas, CA $136,320
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $116,720

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$67,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,370
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,700
    Tutors$37,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postsecondary Teachers, All Other make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Bakersfield, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Bakersfield, CA is 114% above the national median of $78,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $58,180 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,850.