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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
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Bakersfield-Delano

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
31Materials EngineersEngineering$130K$62.71/hr
32Fundraising ManagersManagement$130K$62.66/hr
33Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsEngineering$130K$62.66/hr
34Software DevelopersTechnology$130K$62.66/hr
35OptometristsHealthcare$129K$62.2/hr
36Purchasing ManagersManagement$129K$62/hr
37Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$129KN/A
38Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$129KN/A
39Registered NursesHealthcare$129K$61.93/hr
40Aerospace EngineersEngineering$129K$61.88/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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