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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.71/hr |
| 32 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $130K | $62.66/hr |
| 33 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $130K | $62.66/hr |
| 34 | Software Developers | Technology | $130K | $62.66/hr |
| 35 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $129K | $62.2/hr |
| 36 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $129K | $62/hr |
| 37 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $129K | N/A |
| 38 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $129K | N/A |
| 39 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $129K | $61.93/hr |
| 40 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $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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