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Bakersfield, CA is predicted to have a strong job growth in the future at 9.54%. Compared to the U.S. job growth of 30.54%, it is still a positive outlook for the local area. However, due to the current unemployment rate in Bakersfield, CA being 8.5% while the U.S. unemployment rate is 4.1%, finding a job can be challenging for many people in this area. Despite this, those who are willing and able to search diligently should be able to find suitable employment opportunities as Bakersfield's job growth is predicted to continue increasing steadily in the near future.

The unemployment rate in Bakersfield is 8.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Bakersfield has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 6.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Bakersfield is $69,014.
- The median home cost in Bakersfield is $349,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Bakersfield? Health Practitioners ($99,366)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($11,876)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($94,015)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($19,290)
- Average Income of Residents in Bakersfield ($28,837) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Bakersfield (8) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Bakersfield. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Bakersfield, California that match your qualifications.

     JobsBakersfield, CaliforniaUnited States
  $28,837$37,638
  $69,014$69,021
  86
  -6.1%-6.2%
  24.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationBakersfield, CaliforniaUnited States
  Management$73,479$77,236
  Business, Financial$63,630$68,299
  Computer, Math$80,500$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$84,946$86,023
  Sciences$74,474$66,034
  Social Service$52,816$44,925
  Legal$70,613$88,013
  Education$50,393$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$32,634$43,591
  Health Practitioners$99,366$75,327
  Health Technicians$50,364$41,524
  Healthcare Support$25,122$25,441
  Fire Fighters$29,943$35,516
  Law Enforcement$95,840$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,921$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$30,162$23,378
  Personal Care$11,876$15,351
  Sales, Related$28,388$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$35,647$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$20,859$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$44,764$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$46,134$48,436
  Production$37,565$38,103
  Transportation$51,738$39,572
  Material Moving$25,136$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryBakersfield, CaliforniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$25,162$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$70,175$74,432
  Construction$43,621$44,287
  Manufacturing$42,015$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$45,139$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,676$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$44,643$43,256
  Utilities$94,015$77,546
  Information$48,333$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$52,121$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$42,109$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$57,435$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$48,221$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$29,539$30,687
  Educational Services$51,116$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$40,856$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$25,229$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$19,290$18,154
  Other Services$26,824$29,481
  Public Administration$71,272$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I am a millennial, born and raised here. As someone who wrestled with staying for years, there are a lot of valid reasons to not come to Bakersfield. Air quality, summer  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived here all of my life. 40+ years. It used to be fun and kinda safe but now it is so scary to go outside. We are literally a homeless dumping ground and there  More

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I moved here from Seattle 25 years ago, when it had a population of 200,000, and practically the only place to get coffee was a place called “Duke’s Ranch”. Why did I  More

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