salary$36,320 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,670per year
Jobs in the area6,050people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Bakersfield?
Expensive. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 66.7% of the median retail salesperson 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 retail salesperson make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $36,320 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $34,320 and $47,670.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 66.7% of the median retail salesperson 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.