Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $61,830 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $36,010
90th percentile $130,980
Employed locally 1,480
National median $66,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,010
    25th
    $44,380
    50th (median)
    $61,830
    75th
    $93,530
    90th
    $130,980

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary vs area income 91% Median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $101,560
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $101,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $93,760
    Boulder, CO $91,530

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,860
    California $79,410
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,770
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $74,250

    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
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,480
    Parts Salespersons $37,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Bakersfield, CA is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.42 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary in Bakersfield, CA is 6.7% below the national median of $66,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (10th percentile) earn around $36,010 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,380.