Software developers in Bakersfield, CA earn a median salary of $130,330, which is 4.2% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Bakersfield, CA

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Petroleum Engineers	$147,440	$104,310	$167,330	160
Engineers, All Other	$139,980	$92,770	$172,470	670
Materials Engineers	$130,440	$108,520	$168,120	50
Software Developers	$130,330	$104,390	$165,520	740
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$130,330	$93,880	$152,450	50
Aerospace Engineers	$128,720	$106,450	$159,700	700
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$127,340	$110,070	$159,700	580
Electrical Engineers	$126,960	$99,090	$155,940	460
Computer Hardware Engineers	$126,460	$99,530	$146,760	160
Environmental Engineers	$124,920	$80,740	$147,820	50
Computer Network Architects	$122,910	$99,220	$151,680	100
Mechanical Engineers	$119,790	$92,500	$142,850	560
Operations Research Analysts	$119,020	$77,830	$148,030	80
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$116,650	$95,800	$147,180	490
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$111,070	$82,960	$137,020	100
Computer Occupations, All Other	$110,180	$79,930	$135,120	1,080
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$110,030	$97,430	$110,050	90
Information Security Analysts	$108,020	$83,610	$132,980	160
Industrial Engineers	$104,700	$87,490	$128,630	280
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$103,170	$85,990	$125,090	540
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$101,770	$74,610	$120,540	610
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$100,730	$84,440	$115,890	330
Computer Systems Analysts	$100,400	$79,420	$124,540	490
Civil Engineers	$99,300	$84,740	$129,110	870
Data Scientists	$92,200	$78,390	$130,200	200
Database Administrators	$89,070	$59,820	$112,050	90
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$88,410	$77,580	$96,610	70
Web Developers	$88,240	$69,470	$125,650	40
Surveyors	$88,050	$63,330	$122,030	110
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$83,290	$59,240	$123,940	180
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$82,800	$53,240	$123,170	50
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$76,580	$60,180	$95,200	50
Mechanical Drafters	$76,520	$61,970	$101,150	40
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,310	$59,610	$96,530	40
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,970	$60,740	$77,390	160
Computer Network Support Specialists	$69,230	$51,480	$85,570	200
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$66,930	$56,710	$84,280	150
Computer User Support Specialists	$62,980	$57,800	$80,240	780
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$61,090	$47,360	$80,300	50
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$53,030	$47,190	$68,090	60
Drafters, All Other	$47,860	$47,840	$57,200	--

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Bakersfield, CA?

The highest paying tech jobs in Bakersfield, CA are Petroleum Engineers ($147,440 median), Engineers, All Other ($139,980 median), Materials Engineers ($130,440 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Bakersfield, CA?

Software developers in Bakersfield, CA earn a median salary of $130,330, with salaries ranging from $104,390 at the 25th percentile to $165,520 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 740 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.