salary$72,410 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$470,940per year
Jobs in the area780people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Bakersfield?
Expensive. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 33.4% of the median firefighter 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 firefighter make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $72,410 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $49,120 and $470,940.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 33.4% of the median firefighter 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.