Executive Assistant salary in Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Hiring an executive assistant costs less in Bakersfield-Delano than in California or the country as a whole. The median is $72,860 a year1: 18.1% below the California statewide median of $89,000 and 4.9% below the US median of $76,590. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#97 of 509). About 650 executive assistants work here, 1% of the California total.
BLS occupation 43-6011, area Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Bakersfield-Delano against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $52,890 | $72,860 | $107,810 | |
| California | $58,060 | $89,000 | $130,510 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Bakersfield-Delano earns $60,160–$92,430. The top tenth earns $107,810 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.2 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $32,270 wide, against $34,980 across California and $33,000 nationally: employers in Bakersfield-Delano pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an executive assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,890 | $4,408 | $25.43 | $68,245 |
| 25th percentile | $60,160 | $5,013 | $28.92 | $77,626 |
| Median | $72,860 | $6,072 | $35.03 | $94,013 |
| 75th percentile | $92,430 | $7,702 | $44.44 | $119,265 |
| 90th percentile | $107,810 | $8,984 | $51.83 | $139,110 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $19,570 over the median, the 25th only $12,700 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $25,252 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $76,590 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Bakersfield-Delano, and the California statewide median of $89,000 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Bakersfield-Delano
At the $72,860 median, a local hire costs about $94,013 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,153 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,5003 with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month4. Change any number below to match your plan.
For the $94,013 a local hire costs here, you could cover about 6.5 remote hires in year one at the midpoint of our range. From year two the fee drops out and the remote figure is $11,988. About the candidates: most apply through our assessment platform with a written and a spoken English task; each profile shows the English level (B1–C2); Silkstaff interviews every shortlisted candidate live, in English, before you meet them.
Other roles in Bakersfield-Delano
Of the 17 roles we track in Bakersfield-Delano, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between recruiters ($76,700) and office managers ($71,830). Project Coordinator is the highest at $104,580.
| Role | Median | vs executive assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +9.3% | 1,870 | |
| Recruiter | +5.3% | 1,240 | |
| Executive Assistant | this role | 650 | |
| Office Manager | -1.4% | 2,430 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -4.0% | 740 |
Measured against the US median, executive assistants rank #15 of the 17 roles we track in Bakersfield-Delano (-4.9%), between accountants (-4.9%) and sales development representatives (-10.5%). The typical role here is at +2.2%, so, measured against the US, executive assistants cost less in Bakersfield-Delano than the area's general pay level would suggest. Executive assistants hold 3.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Bakersfield-Delano, 3.6% across California and 2.9% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $64,470 in Hanford-Corcoran to $106,220 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $41,750 a year. All 8 areas in California with more executive assistants than Bakersfield-Delano also pay more, among them Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA ($82,850) and San Francisco-Oakland, CA ($105,190).
| Area | Median | vs Bakersfield-Delano | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California (Nonmetro) | +3.9% | 160 | |
| Visalia, CA | +2.2% | 240 | |
| North Coast Region of California (Nonmetro) | +1.6% | 240 | |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | +0.6% | 4,140 | |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | this area | 650 | |
| Redding, CA | -6.6% | 250 | |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | -11.5% | 70 |
Bakersfield-Delano against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Bakersfield-Delano is #88 of 506 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside California, Albuquerque and Miami-Fort Lauderdale pay just above Bakersfield-Delano and Vineland and Pittsfield just below. All four are within $320 a year of the median in Bakersfield-Delano. Of the three markets with about as many executive assistants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Bakersfield-Delano | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL | +0.4% | 5,090 | pay | |
| Albuquerque, NM | +0.4% | 1,160 | pay | |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | this area | 650 | ||
| Vineland, NJ | -0.1% | 80 | pay | |
| Pittsfield, MA | -0.1% | 150 | pay | |
| Anchorage, AK | -9.3% | 650 | jobs | |
| Akron, OH | -10.5% | 660 | jobs | |
| Boise City, ID | -17.4% | 640 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an executive assistant in Bakersfield-Delano, CA?
About $94,013 a year at the median, or $7,834 a month: $72,860 in pay plus about $21,153 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for executive assistants in Bakersfield-Delano?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $72,860 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $52,890, the 90th $107,810, and the middle half earned $60,160 to $92,430.
Is Bakersfield-Delano cheaper than the rest of California for executive assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $72,860 against $89,000 statewide. The next area up in California is Riverside-San Bernardino at $73,290, the next down Redding at $68,030.
How many executive assistants work in Bakersfield-Delano?
BLS counts about 650 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the California total of 59,640. 8 areas in California have more; the closest in size is Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, with about 740.
Does an executive assistant cost more than an office manager in Bakersfield-Delano?
Yes: $1,030 a year more at the median. The medians are $72,860 and $71,830.
What does a remote executive assistant cost compared with Bakersfield-Delano?
Our open roles pay $800–$1,100 a month. At the midpoint, with the one-time fee and Deel, year one comes to $14,488, against about $94,013 for a local hire at the median.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.