Top Paying Jobs in Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Bakersfield-Delano, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 45,300 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers ($632,190), Family Medicine Physicians ($332,530), Psychiatrists ($299,990). The cost of living index is 100.89 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,483/month.
$136K
Avg. median salary
100.89
Cost of living index
$1,483
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Bakersfield-Delano
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $164K | $79.07/hr |
| 12 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $162K | $77.85/hr |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $156K | $75.13/hr |
| 14 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $154K | N/A |
| 15 | Financial Managers | Management | $153K | $73.57/hr |
| 16 | Lawyers | Legal | $151K | $72.55/hr |
| 17 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $151K | $72.49/hr |
| 18 | Marketing Managers | Management | $150K | $72.1/hr |
| 19 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $147K | $70.89/hr |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | Management | $146K | $70.04/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Bakersfield-Delano
Cost of living vs. national average+0.9% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,483/mo
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