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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $123K | $59.23/hr |
| 52 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $123K | $59.12/hr |
| 53 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $123K | $59.09/hr |
| 54 | Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $123K | N/A |
| 55 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $120K | $57.59/hr |
| 56 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $119K | N/A |
| 57 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $119K | N/A |
| 58 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $119K | $57.29/hr |
| 59 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $119K | $57.22/hr |
| 60 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $117K | $56.42/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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