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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $117K | $56.08/hr |
| 62 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $117K | $56.03/hr |
| 63 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $114K | $54.99/hr |
| 64 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $113K | $54.32/hr |
| 65 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $112K | $53.64/hr |
| 66 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $111K | $53.4/hr |
| 67 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $110K | $52.97/hr |
| 68 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $110K | $52.9/hr |
| 69 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $109K | $52.4/hr |
| 70 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $108K | $51.93/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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