salary$150,900 a year$73 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$245,020per year
Jobs in the area610people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Bakersfield?
Cheap. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 16.0% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $150,900 a year ($73 an hour). Most earn between $77,490 and $245,020.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 16.0% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.