Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Bakersfield, CA

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

Median annual salary $92,620 +43.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,010
90th percentile $103,770
Employed locally 710
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,010
    25th
    $60,110
    50th (median)
    $92,620
    75th
    $96,640
    90th
    $103,770

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 137% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780
    Merced, CA $100,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,940

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Bakersfield, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Bakersfield, CA is 43.2% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $47,010 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,110.