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How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Bakersfield?

$76,110a year

Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. That is $36.59 an hour or $6,343 a month.

Hourly
$36.59
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
82 of 169
Jobs in the area
930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,620Median: $76,110Highest 10%: $128,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,620$24.34
25th$50,620$24.34
Median$76,110$36.59
75th$100,100$48.14
90th$128,600$61.83

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.

Sacramento, CA$135,100
Los Angeles, CA$105,600
Modesto, CA$104,900
San Diego, CA$101,800
Riverside, CA$100,600
Fresno, CA$99,480
San Jose, CA$94,690
San Francisco, CA$82,620
Napa, CA$79,670
Santa Maria, CA$71,200
Visalia, CA$60,890
Postsecondary Teacher salary in California Postsecondary Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Bakersfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

English Language and Literature Teacher$132,200
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher$122,700
Health Specialties Teacher$119,500
Instructional Coordinator$104,600
Secondary School Teacher$99,150
Nursing Instructor and Teacher$98,360
Teacher and Instructor$96,820
Middle School Teacher$93,480
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$87,490
Elementary School Teacher$79,900
Salaries for every job in Bakersfield, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Bakersfield?

The median hourly pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $36.59 ($76,110 a year).

Do postsecondary teachers make more in Bakersfield than the national average?

No: $76,110 against $77,640 nationally, 2% less.

How does Bakersfield compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $100,700, so Bakersfield pays 24% less.

Where does Bakersfield rank for postsecondary teacher pay?

82 of 169 metro areas with data.

How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Bakersfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,600 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.