Medical Technologist salary in Bakersfield, CA
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Delano, Tehachapi, Mountain Mesa, Ridgecrest.
Also listed as: Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Median salary$119,906
Middle 50%$113.5k–$129.5k
vs. national median+75%comparison median $68,411
Filings16FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $104,156 |
| 25th | $113,513 |
| 50th (median) | $119,906 |
| 75th | $129,459 |
| 90th | $135,855 |
Cost of living
Bakersfield's median Medical Technologist salary of $119,906 is worth about $118,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Bakersfield = 100.9).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Delano Regional Medical Center | too few | 5 |
| San Joaquin Community Hospital | too few | 4 |
| Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi | too few | 3 |
| Kern Valley Healthcare District | too few | 2 |
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.