Metro profile · CBSA 12540
Healthcare wages in Bakersfield-Delano, CA
35 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
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COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
42
Across 35 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Bakersfield-Delano
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
35 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistants | physician | $198,070 | $186,186 | 48 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $106,340 | $99,960 | 47 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $290,420 | $272,995 | 47 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $332,530 | $312,578 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $95,190 | $89,479 | 45 |
| Orderlies | support | $50,110 | $47,103 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $128,810 | $121,081 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $99,210 | $93,257 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $165,580 | $155,645 | 44 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $123,200 | $115,808 | 44 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $102,760 | $96,594 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $84,100 | $79,054 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $55,730 | $52,386 | 43 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $117,350 | $110,309 | 43 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $78,470 | $73,762 | 43 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $76,130 | $71,562 | 43 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $125,490 | $117,961 | 43 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $108,990 | $102,451 | 42 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $161,930 | $152,214 | 42 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $150,780 | $141,733 | 42 |
| Paramedics | allied | $47,660 | $44,800 | 41 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,130 | $43,362 | 41 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $299,990 | $281,991 | 41 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $48,110 | $45,223 | 40 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $46,560 | $43,766 | 40 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $269,000 | $252,860 | 40 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $47,200 | $44,368 | 40 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $38,470 | $36,162 | 40 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $98,550 | $92,637 | 40 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $46,850 | $44,039 | 40 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Bakersfield-Delano
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.