salary$79,620 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,810per year
Jobs in the area1,870people work this job
Can a accountant afford Bakersfield?
Expensive. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 30.4% of the median accountant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $79,620 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $55,090 and $133,810.
Can a accountant afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 30.4% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.