Self-Enrichment Teachers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,170 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.24
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $77,260
Employed locally 470
National median $45,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,780
    50th (median)
    $44,170
    75th
    $59,370
    90th
    $77,260

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Self-Enrichment Teachers salary vs area income 65% Median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Self-Enrichment Teachers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lake Charles, LA $76,600
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,360
    Charleston, WV $61,880
    District of Columbia $61,480
    Burlington, NC $61,150
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $60,790

    Nearby metros — Self-Enrichment Teachers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $59,950
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $59,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,190
    Salinas, CA $53,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,710

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $67,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,370
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $167,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Self-Enrichment Teachers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Bakersfield, CA is $21.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.42 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Self-Enrichment Teachers salaries?

    The median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.1% below the national median of $45,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Self-Enrichment Teachers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,780.