Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $76,620 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.84
10th percentile $48,630
90th percentile $124,950
Employed locally 400
National median $78,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,630
    25th
    $62,700
    50th (median)
    $76,620
    75th
    $100,470
    90th
    $124,950

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Community Service Managers salary vs area income 113% Median Social and Community Service Managers salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Community Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salem, OR $107,450
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,100
    Richmond, VA $104,410
    Boulder, CO $102,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,250
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,230

    Nearby metros — Social and Community Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,820
    Carson City, NV $88,460
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $86,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,010
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $81,910

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $102,510
    Sales Managers $95,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers $128,360
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $147,350
    Financial Managers $142,890
    Construction Managers $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Community Service Managers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Bakersfield, CA is $36.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.75 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Social and Community Service Managers salaries?

    The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.1% below the national median of $78,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Community Service Managers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Social and Community Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $48,630 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,700.