Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $43,440 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $35,650
90th percentile $80,850
Employed locally 230
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,650
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $43,440
    75th
    $57,820
    90th
    $80,850

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 64% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $91,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $88,220
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $87,030
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $78,370
    Yuba City, CA $78,190

    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 Sales Agents make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Bakersfield, CA is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.87 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Bakersfield, CA is 22.9% below the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,650 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.