Social Workers, All Other Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $78,860 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.92
10th percentile $42,200
90th percentile $91,850
Employed locally 170
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,200
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $78,860
    75th
    $78,860
    90th
    $91,850

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 117% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Vallejo, CA $101,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,680
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,080
    South Carolina $91,940
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $86,900

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $96,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $92,880
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Bakersfield, CA is $37.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.62 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Bakersfield, CA is 13.5% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $42,200 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.