Surveyors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $83,110 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.96
10th percentile $49,050
90th percentile $137,480
Employed locally 90
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,050
    25th
    $61,630
    50th (median)
    $83,110
    75th
    $119,820
    90th
    $137,480

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 123% Median Surveyors salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surveyors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuba City, CA $130,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Redding, CA $121,250
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450

    Nearby metros — Surveyors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuba City, CA $130,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Redding, CA $121,250
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,160
    Aerospace Engineers $127,900
    Engineers, All Other $142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $124,910
    Mechanical Engineers $116,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Bakersfield, CA is $39.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.94 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 14.3% above the national median of $72,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surveyors in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $49,050 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,630.