Project Management Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,970 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.54
10th percentile $62,940
90th percentile $157,450
Employed locally 1,400
National median $100,750

Compare Project Management Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Bakersfield, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Project Management Specialists
in
Bakersfield, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,940
    25th
    $78,870
    50th (median)
    $100,970
    75th
    $127,340
    90th
    $157,450

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 149% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 49% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,210
    California $111,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $110,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $109,700

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $48.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.91 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.2% above the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Project Management Specialists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,940 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,870.