salary$99,300 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,180per year
Jobs in the area870people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Bakersfield?
OK. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 24.4% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $99,300 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $75,580 and $163,180.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 24.4% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.