Sales Managers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $95,390 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.86
10th percentile $54,040
90th percentile $207,380
Employed locally 1,180
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,040
    25th
    $66,020
    50th (median)
    $95,390
    75th
    $150,470
    90th
    $207,380

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 141% Median Sales Managers salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $175,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,610
    Utica-Rome, NY $150,950
    Ithaca, NY $150,390
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $147,940

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$102,510
    Medical and Health Services Managers$128,360
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$147,350
    Financial Managers$142,890
    Construction Managers$128,640
    Managers, All Other$143,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Bakersfield, CA is $45.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.44 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 30.9% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $54,040 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,020.