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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | Education | $103K | $49.48/hr |
| 82 | Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | Arts & Media | $103K | $49.47/hr |
| 83 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.4/hr |
| 84 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $102K | $48.94/hr |
| 85 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $102K | $48.93/hr |
| 86 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.67/hr |
| 87 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.58/hr |
| 88 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $101K | $48.43/hr |
| 89 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $100K | $48.27/hr |
| 90 | Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | Repair & Maintenance | $100K | $48.09/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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