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Bakersfield, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)

Bakersfield, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Bakersfield, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 706 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Bakersfield, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bakersfield, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager71$123k n=4—
Registered Nurse60——
Retail Associate58—$29.75/hr n=7
Crew / Cashier34——
Restaurant Manager / GM24$91k n=5—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time63$180k n=4$29.85/hr n=24
Full-time17$123k n=5$29.85/hr n=3
Contract10$138k n=4—
Temporary5——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail290$123k n=7$29.85/hr n=20
Healthcare202$180k n=3$76/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants171$91k n=7—
Consumer Goods66$100k n=10$29.85/hr n=18
Professional Services37—$76/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager71
  • Registered Nurse60
  • Retail Associate58
  • Crew / Cashier34
  • Restaurant Manager / GM24
  • Food Service24

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses43
  • Managers, All Other17
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17
  • Physical Therapists7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail290
  • Healthcare202
  • Food Service / Restaurants171
  • Consumer Goods66
  • Professional Services37
  • Transportation & Logistics13

Employment mix

  • Unspecified607 · 86%
  • Part-time63 · 9%
  • Full-time17 · 2%
  • Contract10 · 1%
  • Temporary5 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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