Electricians pay range in Bakersfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,940 or more. The middle half of electricians in Bakersfield earn between $57,860 and $98,760.
- $47K10th
- $58K25th
- $76KMedian
- $99K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,960 | $6,663 | $38.44 |
| Median | $75,860 | $6,322 | $36.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,860 | $4,822 | $27.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,760 | $8,230 | $47.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Bakersfield vs. California and the U.S.
Electricians in Bakersfield earn 7% less than the California average ($85,860) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | $79,960 | $75,860 | $46,770 | $123,940 | 1,410 |
| California | $85,860 | $76,160 | $46,800 | $140,340 | 73,310 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Bakersfield
On the average salary of $79,960, a single filer in Bakersfield takes home about $61,738 a year, or $5,145 a month and $2,375 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Bakersfield a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bakersfield area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $79,960 buys what about $79,258 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Bakersfield ($47,470). A typical home costs $364,264, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other California cities
Bakersfield ranks 16th of 25 California metro areas for this job; San Francisco pays the most ($103,690).
- San Francisco$103,690
- San Jose$99,650
- Hanford$92,270
- Vallejo$88,890
- Santa Rosa$86,020
- San Luis Obispo$84,200
- Modesto$83,790
- Napa$83,600
- Salinas$83,410
- Bakersfield$79,960
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Bakersfield: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Bakersfield?
$38.44 an hour on average, and $36.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Bakersfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Bakersfield?
About $61,738 a year ($5,145 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,960. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do electricians earn more in Bakersfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Bakersfield-Delano, CA (12540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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