Real Estate Brokers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $75,910 +5% vs national
Median hourly $36.49
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $188,570
Employed locally 150
National median $72,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $63,480
    50th (median)
    $75,910
    75th
    $124,790
    90th
    $188,570

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Brokers salary vs area income 112% Median Real Estate Brokers salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Brokers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $157,100
    Springfield, MA $123,090
    Iowa $116,920
    Massachusetts $112,180
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $108,910
    Vallejo, CA $106,680

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Brokers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $108,910
    Vallejo, CA $106,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Salinas, CA $85,700
    Redding, CA $85,580
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $82,990

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$34,730
    Retail Salespersons$35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69,220
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,830
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Brokers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Brokers in Bakersfield, CA is $36.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.26 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Real Estate Brokers salaries?

    The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 5% above the national median of $72,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Brokers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Real Estate Brokers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,480.