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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Population
Highest paying careers in Bakersfield-Delano
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Construction Managers | Management | $128K | $61.49/hr |
| 42 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $127K | $61.22/hr |
| 43 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $127K | $61.04/hr |
| 44 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $127K | $60.9/hr |
| 45 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $127K | $60.83/hr |
| 46 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $126K | $60.8/hr |
| 47 | School Psychologists | Science | $126K | $60.79/hr |
| 48 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $125K | $60.33/hr |
| 49 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60.06/hr |
| 50 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Management | $123K | $59.3/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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